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2 yr. old girl w/ cbc: abnormal mcv 73.1(l), mch 24.4(l), plt count 486(h), neut% 46(h)-everything else is normal. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Michael Amster answered

A little: It is suggestive of iron deficiency anemia, though further labwork might show that. I suggest that you follow up with your doc, who can review the entire blood count with you. The neutrophil count % is out of context, we need to see the rest of the differential.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

2 yr. old girl w/ cbc: abnormal mcv 73.1(l), mch 24.4(l), plt count 486(h), neut% 46(h)-everything else is normal. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Michael Amster answered

Dr Maes agreed

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