What does the blood test result indicate regarding health conditions?
Patient: I have just gotten back my blood work after applying for life insurance. I am a 56 year old woman 115lbs and 5 133 and have had no health issues. I am reasonable active - play golf - walk - bile et. My globulin level came back at 1.4 and I have an appointment with my doctor next week. What kinds of things will he be looking for? Doctor: without any symptoms if you have only a low globulin, and normal albumin I suggest you repeat the test. if it is still low you need to look for HIV which is known to cause low globulins. if negative, you may need a bone marrow evaluation, vaccination to prevent bacterial infections like pneumococcus and consultation with a haematologist .