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Blood and urinalysis results

I recently had a blood test and urinalysis done. Everything was normal except for my ALT was 34, Albumin was 4.9, MCV was 102.3 and MCH was 33.2. My urinalysis showed occult blood 2+ and RBC 3-10. I was on my period when I did this test. Could that have caused the occult blood in the urine? Thank you for your assistance.
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Yes, please repeat after say 10 days. Also, why did you get these tests done in the first place?
Alexander Philip
Alexander Philip, MBBS, MCGP
Primary Care Physician in Purnia, WV
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October 09, 02:27 PM
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Yes, you are exactly right. That would be the most likely cause. However, as my collegue recommends, it would be a good idea to get rechecked when you have finished your period.

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Brett
Today Clinic
Today Clinic
Family Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK
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October 09, 01:36 PM
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Get it repeated urine test If it is normal forget about any disease
Gurbux Mansharamani
Gurbux Mansharamani
Internal Medicine
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October 09, 12:31 PM
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UA should never be done during period unless you are looking for something other then blood, because if you are looking for blood you will find it no matter what during the period,

it was a waist of time and money, please repear one week after end of period
Bassam Yassine
Bassam Yassine, MD
Family Medicine in Glendora, CA
Level: Master Contributor (94)
October 10, 11:05 PM
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It's most likely that the blood in the urine is due to your periods, however wouldn't hurt to get your urine checked few days later. You will need to get the liver enzyme checked out further though.
Canyonville Health & Urgent Care
Canyonville Health & Urgent Care
Internal Medicine in Canyonville, OR
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October 09, 08:05 PM
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Thank you for your response. I was at my doctor's office for a routine physical. Should I be concerned with the ALT 34, Albumin 4.9, MCV 102.3 and MCH 33.2? I will talk to my doctor about redoing the urinalysis soon and have a follow up appt at the end of the month.
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