IV Fluids & Test Results

[esteloca]

Anyone know if IV fluids received today, (like a bag of saline) would affect blood test results taken tomorrow? If that makes sense.

Especially iron, iron saturation, ferritin & b12....? And possibly hemoglobin?

Sorry I don't even know if this makes sense but I'm thinking of going to urgent care where they'll most likely give me iv fluids but I have an appointment in the morning w my hematologist - if they release me from the hospital today.

Will it affect the accuracy of my results tomorrow at all? Make iron seem higher or lower than it really is? Should I just not go today? Idk what to do just really not feeling well.

I know this is a pa forum. I have PA but also having trouble keeping iron up and there's no ID group to ask plus I like you guys anyway lol.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Nackapan]

Ask a nurse or doctor if you in hospital.

I expect it depends what iv fluids .

If saline I don't think it should affect a blood test.

Hope you feeling a bit better soon .

[esteloca in reply to Nackapan]

Thank you

[fbirder]

After 18 hours it will make no difference at all. The extra volume will go out as extra pee.

[esteloca in reply to fbirder]

Thank you

[deniseinmilden]

Good luck with your appointment today.

It's always worth telling the person you see what you have had recently so they can take everything into account.

I hope they can help and you start to feel better soon.

[esteloca]

Awww thank you! I appreciate you all so much.