What should a patient be told about their blood work results, which indicate a negative Papanicolaou (Pap) test for malignancy and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), normal creatinine levels, mild anemia (hemoglobin 9.6), mild anisocytosis (mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) 22.1), borderline hypercholesterolemia (choolesterol 201), vitamin D deficiency (20), normal vitamin B12 levels (184), and negative Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing?

From the Guidelines

Your blood work indicates that you have anemia, as shown by your low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and your vitamin D level is also low, although your Pap test is negative for cancer and HPV, and your kidney function appears normal with a creatinine level of 0.48. I recommend starting iron supplements and vitamin D supplements, as your low blood counts and vitamin levels are likely contributing to fatigue or weakness you may be experiencing, and increasing iron-rich foods in your diet, as indicated by the European Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 1. Some key points to consider in your blood work results include:

• Your hemoglobin level is 9.6, which is below the normal range, indicating anemia
• Your hematocrit level is 30, which is also below the normal range, indicating anemia
• Your MCH level is 22.1, which is within the normal range, but your NCV is 69, which may indicate a normocytic anemia
• Your vitamin D level is 20, which is below the normal range, and your vitamin B12 level is 184, which is within the normal range
• Your creatinine level is 0.48, which indicates normal kidney function
• Your STI tests are negative, and your Pap test is negative for cancer and HPV, which is reassuring It's essential to address your anemia and low vitamin D level to improve your overall health and quality of life, and further testing may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of your anemia, as suggested by the European Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 1.

From the Research

Blood Work Results

• Your blood work results show that your pap test is negative for malignancy and HPV, which is a good sign.
• Your creatinine level is 0.48, which is within the normal range, and your hemoglobin level is 9.6, which is slightly below the normal range, indicating possible anemia 2, 3.
• Your hematocrit level is 30, which is also slightly below the normal range, further supporting the possibility of anemia 2, 3.
• Your NCV is 69, MCH is 22.1, and cholesterol is 201, which are all within normal ranges or not directly related to anemia.
• Your vitamin D level is 20, which is slightly below the normal range, and your vitamin B12 level is 184, which is within the normal range 2, 3.
• Your STI testing is negative, which is a good sign.

Possible Anemia

• The low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels may indicate iron deficiency anemia, which can be caused by a lack of iron in the diet or increased iron loss 2, 3.
• Iron supplementation or dietary changes may be necessary to address the possible anemia 2, 3, 4, 5.