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On a cbc what does it mean when it says mch is 25.8 mchc is 31.6 both indicating low and rdw is 15.8 indicates a high read?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

May not mean: A whole lot. These numbers could be seen in mild iron deficiency.

Answered 12/10/2013

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