AIBU to ask what this blood test result means?

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QualityStreetxoxo · 13/01/2021 00:33

20 year old DS had full blood count after he was complaining of palpitations. Results emailed back this afternoon. All res

ults appear OK but the nucleated red blood cell count looks high? What could this result mean?

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QualityStreetxoxo · 13/01/2021 00:36

Sorry forgot to put result: Nucleated red blood cell count (4266.). < 0.20 x10^9/L [0.0 - 0.2]

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Winterwoollies · 13/01/2021 07:34

It means there’s a high level of immature blood cells in his sample. This could be as simple as anaemia, which in turn can cause palpitations. Or it could other things. Has he spoken to the doctor about the result is?

EveryDayIsADuvetDay · 13/01/2021 07:39

when I get a blood test I usually arrange an appointment to discuss results with my GP - otherwise little point in getting a test.
And the results are usually stated alongside the "normal" range.

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QualityStreetxoxo · 13/01/2021 08:57

Thank you for the advice. Not discussed with GP yet. That is his task for today.

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