I need help what do i do?

Question

My son had blood work done and the doctor said his test results show nothing..I got a copy of his result and this is what they are...Creatinine is LOW, calcium is HIGH, albumin is HIGH, Bilirubin is LOW and oeosinophils is HIGH..I don't understand how the doctor told me everything is normal if these results are showing me they aren't. Do I go for a second opinion??? NEED HELP!!!!

creatinine levels 0.8-1.5 range his is 0.3
calcium levels 8.7 -9.8 range his is 10.3
albumin levels 3.4-4.2 range his is 4.5
bilirubin levels 0.6-1.4 range his 0.2
eosinophils levels 0-4 range his 8

Answer 1

Since all individual human beings are different, there is never a definitive "normal" number for any test result, but instead a normal *range*. Your baby's test results may indicate that his levels are at the higher or lower ends of the range for normal. Different labs report results differently. One lab's "high" result may be another lab's "high normal".

EDIT:

Thanks for the specific information. Here's a (non-professional) analysis:

Creatinine - a waste product manufactured by your muscles and disposed of by your kidneys. They test for this in babies to make sure they don't have HIGH levels (which could indicate kidney problems). 2.0 or above in an infant is immediate cause for concern. Your son's results indicate that his kidneys are functioning normally.

Calcium - abnormally high or low blood calcium levels can indicate a variety of illnesses. However, according to the NIH, the definition of "normal" range varies from laboratory to laboratory. In contrast to your lab results, they define normal as 8.5 to 10.2. Your son's result is at the high end of normal, but not cause for concern.

Albumin - used to assess liver function. They're really testing for LOW levels here, as low serum albumin levels could indicate impending liver failure. Slightly elevated albumin levels indicate mild dehydration. Your baby was probably thirsty.

Bilirubin - another liver test. They're watching out for HIGH levels here, as high bilirubin levels can indicate jaundice, Rh incompatibility, and can negatively affect brain development in newborns. The fact that your baby's levels are low is a good thing.

Eosinophils - a type of white blood cell. High levels usually indicate allergies. The count is expected to be slightly elevated in newborns and infants. This is another test where the definition of "normal" varies from lab to lab. At worst, your son's results indicate that he may be predisposed to allergic reactions as he gets older.

Hopefully, this helps alleviate some of your concerns. If not, choose a different pediatrician and have another round of blood work done.

Answer 2

Creatinine is LOW, that's a good thing, if it were high, it would be a sign of kidney failure. Calcium is HIGH, that's also a good thing. You want his calcium high for good bones. Bilirubin is LOW, very good, if it were high, he could have neurological problems. Oeosinohils is HIGH, good thing again. With out this he could have a respiratory infection. However, I would call the Dr. back and ask him about the results. let him know that you've looked them over and you are a little conserned. Every new mom is like that. I definitly was and they understand that. If he's a good Dr. he'll understand and tell you that he wants you to know everything going on and make you feel better about it.

Answer 3

The problem with children is they change daily. If they are not extremely low or extremely high, you should not worry BUT, you need to make it clear you do not understand the results!*!*! If you still have a nagging fear in the back of your head, spend the time and get a second oppinion without telling anything about the first set of tests. It is your obligation to be the advocate for your children, they cannot.
The first fear of doctors, like anyone else, is they made a mistake, their mistakes rise insurance rates. They are charged in excess of $5000 a month and some cannot even get insurance. All doctors report to someone and a state agency, check them out. last, you may want a Naturopath instead, they have education and license procedures but treat the whole person.

Answer 4

could it be that the things that are low are supposed to be low and the things that are high are supposed to be high, i don't know, but if you know what you are looking at then yes seek a second opinion but if not then why not trust your doctor i know they can be wrong sometimes but i wouldn't have a clue if something was supposed to be low or high. i know that high levels of Bilirubin are bad if they are low then that's good isn't it?

Answer 5

Two part answer:
Part one- If you are seeing an MD, sometimes even though the labs show varying levels, it isn't considered clinically significant by them.
Part two- In my opinion, go see a good licensed Naturpathic doctor to assess the labs and address what if any issues are going on with your son.
Not knowing what state you live in, I can't recommend anyone, but you can go the www.naturopathic.org to find one in your area.
Good luck.

Answer 6

Why don't you question the Dr.? If a person has an infection or has had an infection recently or has been ill lab results will come back abnormal. Don't be afraid to ask the Dr. questions.

Answer 7

It could be that he is out of the "normal" range but not in the "panic" range...maybe there is nothing to worry about. Not sure...call and ask a doctor

Answer 8

the things that are low you want low the things that are high you want high. the doctor is right the baby is fine