After so many months of seeing him suffer outside, chained in the heat without water or getting completely soaked in the rain, we are finally on the finish line to get him out of this place. You have no idea how happy I am. Today, we took a blood sample to check his health and fully vaccinated him.
The family said he was already rabies vaccinated in the banjar, but since there is no documentation, I made sure to vaccinate him today. We also got the blood results already:
Blood Test Parameters:
White Blood Cells (WBC)
- WBC (White Blood Cell Count): 24.42 x 10^3/uL
- Normal Range: 6.0 – 17.0 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: White blood cells are part of the immune system and help fight infections. A high count can indicate an infection, inflammation, or stress.
Differential White Blood Cell Count
LYM (Lymphocytes): 6.94 x 10^3/uL (28.4%)
- Normal Range: 1.0 – 4.8 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell important for immune response. An elevated level can suggest infection or stress.
MON (Monocytes): 1.71 x 10^3/uL (7.0%)
- Normal Range: 0.2 – 1.4 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Monocytes help break down bacteria and dead cells. A slight increase can be a sign of infection or inflammation.
NEU (Neutrophils): 14.04 x 10^3/uL (57.5%)
- Normal Range: 3.0 – 11.5 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell and are first responders to infection. High levels usually indicate a bacterial infection.
EOS (Eosinophils): 1.13 x 10^3/uL (4.6%)
- Normal Range: 0.1 – 1.2 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Eosinophils are involved in allergic reactions and fighting parasites. Elevated levels can suggest allergies or parasitic infection.
BAS (Basophils): 0.30 x 10^3/uL (1.2%)
- Normal Range: 0.0 – 0.3 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Basophils are the least common white blood cells and are involved in allergic responses. High levels are rare but can indicate allergic reactions or other conditions.
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
RBC (Red Blood Cell Count): 6.20 x 10^6/uL
- Normal Range: 5.0 – 8.5 x 10^6/uL
- Explanation: Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. This value is within the normal range.
HGB (Hemoglobin): 9.6 g/dL
- Normal Range: 12.0 – 18.0 g/dL
- Explanation: Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Low levels can indicate anemia or blood loss.
HCT (Hematocrit): 25.0%
- Normal Range: 37.0 – 55.0%
- Explanation: Hematocrit measures the proportion of red blood cells in the blood. Low levels also suggest anemia.
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): 40.3 fL
- Normal Range: 60.0 – 77.0 fL
- Explanation: MCV indicates the average size of red blood cells. Low MCV suggests microcytic anemia, which can be due to iron deficiency.
MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): 15.5 pg
- Normal Range: 19.5 – 24.5 pg
- Explanation: MCH shows the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell. Low levels are consistent with anemia.
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): 34.4 g/dL
- Normal Range: 30.0 – 38.0 g/dL
- Explanation: MCHC indicates the concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells. This value is within the normal range.
RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): 27.7%
- Normal Range: 12.0 – 15.0%
- Explanation: RDW measures the variation in red blood cell size. High RDW can indicate a mixed population of small and large red blood cells, often seen in anemia.
Platelets (PLT)
PLT (Platelet Count): 233 x 10^3/uL
- Normal Range: 165 – 500 x 10^3/uL
- Explanation: Platelets help with blood clotting. This count is within the normal range.
MPV (Mean Platelet Volume): 10.1 fL
- Normal Range: 9.0 – 12.0 fL
- Explanation: MPV indicates the average size of platelets. This value is within the normal range.
We will treat Gerry with broad-spectrum antibiotics to tackle any bacterial infection and deworming tablets to address potential parasitic infections. Additionally, we will add Sangobion as an iron supplement to help with the anemia.