I just got a quick response from the clinic (don't have full lab results, but the super important numbers) and I thought I'd share. Matthew is neutropenic right now - his ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) is 0. It hasn't been that low since he was diagnosed. So, he is at extreme risk of infection.
Also, his Hematocrit (a combination of counts that measures his red blood cells' ability to spread oxygen to the rest of his body) is 21.5. They usually transfuse at 24 or lower, so we'll be going in for a red blood transfusion tomorrow morning, first thing.
His platelets are 153, which is really just fine. That's what controls clotting - preventing bruising and bleeding. He doesn't need any platelets. So, we're good there.
ANC of 0?? kind of freaky :/
ReplyDeleteWOW! Not great! He'll probably feel so much better after his transfusion though. Good luck with that.
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