Can someone help me understand the results of my Cat's blood test?

Question

The line I'm particularly interested in is under Hematology. It reads: "ABS Lymphocytes 1428 (L) /ul 1500-7000"

Is this a reading that should raise some concern? By the way, my Cat has FIV. She's an 8 year old female in otherwise good health.

Thanks very much for your time:)

Answer 1

Lymphocytes are a wee bit low (<1500)

this is in keeping with a viral infection

it's not something that is going to render her susceptible to all the infectious diseases ... not yet anyway

Answer 2

Lymphocytes are usually the last cell to be involved in infection or inflammation. Their presence indicates a long standing process. An elevated reading would cause concern for a possible lymphoma. A low reading such as yours is usually due to stress or can be due to suppression if your cat is taking a corticosteroid.

Answer 3

I'm thinking it's similar to the white blood count reading in humans. A high number in humans can be cause for concern because it means the immune system is producing high numbers of white blood cells, which indicates some sort of infection. However, I know nothing about what numbers are normal for felines. Your best bet would be to call the Veterinarian and ask them to clarify the results for you.

Answer 4

I have a Cat that has a similar disease called F.H.P. . I also know people whose cats have Feline Leukemia . Mine is doing quite well and you could not buy him from me he is priceless. My Friend just lost her cat that had Feline Leukemia , He lived for 15 years . He finally was so old she had to put him down . He lived with five other cats and they test negative for Feline Aids . The one I have has never caused the other one to pickup F.H.P. I must confess I do not understand the Lab Results. If She was my cat and she is doing okay and is 8 years old and is healthy I would do nothing. Hope this helps .

Answer 5

They are counting the number of lymphocytes-the lower the count the more developed the disease is.
If I read this correct it means average level should be 1500-7000...

Answer 6

What Orinoco said.

Can I just ask why you didn't get the vet who took the test to explain these results to you at the time?

Chalice

Answer 7

Hope this helps
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&articleid=987

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1352&articleid=2975

Answer 8

google it

Answer 9

WHAT DID THE VET SAY ? GOOD LUCK.