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Marjorie Rauch
said on
January 07, 2010
What would cause a no reading on my LDL test?
It was taken twice without getting a result. Should I be concerned?
Delores
said on
January 11, 2010
how often are the test/screening are need
April Anaya, Laboratory Supervisor
said on
January 16, 2010
Marjorie,
Thank you for your question regarding your LDL test reading.
LDL is a calculated value derived from your total cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride measurements using a common standardized calculation that most labs use to report LDL results.
LDL = TC – HDL – (TRG/5)
The calculation is limited by the range of values the Cholestech LDX is able to measure. If one of the values required for the calculation falls outside the analyzer’s measuring range (listed below), LDL cannot be calculated because there is not an exact number to plug into the calculation. This is not a problem with the test, but rather a common limitation of most cholesterol tests.
The blood machines we use can only detect levels between the ranges below:
TC = 100 – 500 mg/dL
HDL = 15 – 100 mg/dL
TRG = 45 – 650 mg/dL
GLU = 50 – 500 mg/dL (not used to calculate LDL)
*Note: a TC, HDL or TRG result that falls outside the measuring range will also yield “NA” for TC/HDL and non-HDL, which are also calculations.
Guy Lemire, MD, FRCS (C), FACS (THOR)
said on
February 04, 2010
Delores - This is a personal decision based on your risk factors and previous screening results. Many of our customers choose to have annual screenings as part of their regular healthcare regimen.
Belinda
said on
May 01, 2010
Once you get screened and they find out you have a blood clot in your leg, and you have bleeding issues, what then? bleeding colitis and bleeding ulcer... have had to have blood transfusions in the past.
Guy Lemire, MD, FRCS (C), FACS (THOR)
said on
May 27, 2010
Belinda - Rarely do we uncover actual blood clots in the lower extremities because PAD(peripheral arterial disease)is usually due to atherosclerotic plaque(atherosclerosis). Your family MD and his trusted specialists that know your overall health issues would be in the best position to make any type of anticoagulant therapy decisions with you.
Rosalie Borunda
said on
May 27, 2010
I have HyperParathyrodisim & been seeing several specialists for past 20 yrs. on 2/19/10, my bone density is normal for my age of almost 69 yrs old. But my PTH Intact 165 is still high and Calcium is 10.1, Calcium 24 hr, urine/Creatinine is 2044 and Calcium, urine/24 hR is 409, calium/creatinine ratio is 370 = all HIGH levels. If I continue to have these high levels, what are the consequences? Will they affect my heart? Also my specialist didn't address my A1C of 6.2 and glucose is 84. Do I have Diabetes type 1 or 2 or am I borderline?
On 3/19/10, I saw my primary for my annual physical and he said I was borderline for diabetes and to stop drinking sodas due to their sugar content and watch my diet. I was experiencing chest heaviness due to my personal crisis with spouse & he ordered another test -CARDIO CRP = 7.71 (high) . My LDL is 95 and HDL is 40 (low)on 2/19/10. He prescribed CRESTOR 10 mg because my Cholesterol is high (?). FDA warnings of this drug causes muscle damage. I was afraid to take this drug and didn't buy CRESTOR 10 MG. What other medication can I take without warnings of damage to my body?
Thank you.
Kay
said on
June 02, 2010
If a problem is found will it be covered if you are on medicare.
Guy Lemire, MD, FRCS (C), FACS (THOR)
said on
June 08, 2010
Rosalie - I am afraid that my responses to your multiple questions cannot do justice to your complex medical issues, but an experienced endocrinologist/internal medecine specialist would be in a better position to do so.
Guy Lemire, MD, FRCS (C), FACS (THOR)
said on
June 21, 2010
Kay: The screenings we offer are not covered by Medicare, but typically once a problem is found through a screening, your doctor can order the diagnostic tests needed and they will be covered by insurance. While there is no guarantee, this is typically the case.
Roxanne
said on
July 16, 2010
My daughter, who is 16, suffers from a lot of headaches,and she also has scoliosis. Would any of these tests be helpful for her?
Guy Lemire, MD, FRCS (C), FACS (THOR)
said on
July 27, 2010
Roxanne - Not really. I would suggest you consult a trusted pediatrician who would likely refer you to an experienced orthopedic surgeon at a "Children's Hospital" perhaps close to your location.
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