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White blood count: 5.5, red blood count, 4.99. are these normal values? is 5.5 considered low? (doc said range is 4.0-11.0) all other labs normal.
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yes normal: But it is a comparative value not a fixed one.To be perfect have to be compared with previous values.
Answered 10/25/2013
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