Re: Can Xolair Cover Up Infection On Blood Tests?

May 16, 2007

omg i am on steroids and xolai no wonder lab tests are just peachy.

May 17, 2007

--- In , SD Designer <instdesgn1@...>

wrote:

>

> While I was sick with an upper respiratory infect and cold about

3+ weeks ago my doc drew blood (CBC and liver function) and all

tests came back normal. It was clear to her that I had an infection

as well as to me and my family.

>

> It's interesting that the " phils " (names of tests ending with

that type of syllable) like neutrophils (sp?) and others in that

group that usually are high in me came back normal. I assume it's

from the Xolair.

>

> That's what has me concerned. Does Xolair somehow cause

something to happen so that infection does not show up on blood

tests? I know I've heard that about steroids - that they can cover

up an underlying infection but don't know if they have any impact on

lab tests.

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