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Blood test results back.. low 'seretin'.. what?

Char12
Char12
So my blood tests have just come back and the receptionist told me I have low levels or b12 and 'seretin' but sounded a bit hesitant in her pronunciation. What is seretin and could it be a cause or my depression? I'm starting to wonder if she could have mispronounced serotonin but I'm not sure if that can be tested through blood.

I've been told my gp wants to see me again. Can anybody explain what these results might mean and what might be the next steps from here? Thanks
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
>>Can anybody explain

Not enough information. I never heard of 'seretin'. Low B12 could be caused by serious conditions (or not).

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes
Crispymomma
Crispymomma
I have read of a product called Seretin that is supposed to be a natural remedy for depression that has some mixed reviews. I do not think that there is any chemical in us called that, so maybe she was meaning Serotonin. I don't think that is available in blood work otherwise my doc would have tested mine before giving me any meds. B12 is linked to a lot of things, but don't worry unless the doc said get in here in like an hour I am sure that it is an urgent meeting.
gramybear
gramybear
B 12 is an important vitamin that is usually found in red meat and some vegetables. It's unusual to be low on this vitamin unless they find you are suffering from anemia, which go hand and hand. Did she say anything about your blood work showing your red blood cells being low? I think she did mispronounce the word and it is serotonin. That can cause depression when you are low on that as well. It sounds like you need to speak with a specialist on both matters. I hope your doctor will refer you. I wouldn't be panicking about either one. I was given a B12 shot last month but it didn't help my anemia at all so I decided not to bother going back. But if your doctor mentioned that you are low, it's important enough to consider the shot. Hugs GB
lostlife65
lostlife65
I agree with gramybear. I think it is seratonin. I have issues with that and take Celexa.
Was your bloodwork done at a doctors office? The doctor or assistant should have called and explained what these mean.
If not, then you definitely just get a professional opinion on these and see what, if anything needs to be done to correct.
amom21
amom21
I think the receptionist should not be giving out test results if she seems hesitant in what she's saying! That could really cause some problems for someone if she were to mispronounce something important! I would wait til you get in to see your doc and have him explain everything.