On 4/3/08, Susan Coombes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Corrie's blood test results are back. I won't bore you with all the > normals. > The RBC 5.22 (6.4-10), HCT 28.2 (32.0-47.0) RDW 17.9 (21-25)(MCV upper > end of normal Hb low end of normal). So she isn't iron deficient. Is > she low in B12 or folate or is this old age? > Eosinophyl 2.4. Probably her recent exacerbation of COPD?. (wormed > regularly) > Everything else on the blood count was fine. > Electrolytes were normal. > Glucose 1.8 (2.8-6.5) Bilirubin 9 (17-50) Are these normal for her age? > Triglycerides 0.71 (0.1-0.3) Who's been slipping her the Macdonalds. > Does she need a diet. Is this due to lack of exercise this past month? > Is it the beginning of IR? She is not fat as I can easily feel ribs. > > I was rather hoping there would be a letter with the results. > I will put my questions to the vet. I thought someone might be > interestd in the results. > Sue UK >
I dont understand mine either :) The vet had to translate each time I have ever had bloodwork done. At least you know they dont have tons of worms if they arent anemic, jme. I had one anemic once from "worm load" Janice-- even good horses have bad days sometimes.
