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What can cause a 10 point drop of hematocrit over a 48 hour period?
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Hemolysis: Apart from hemorrhage (bleeding), hemolysis (red cells destruction) is probably the most common cause. This can be caused by antibodies (autoimmune), medications, or inherited defects in the red cell membrane (g6pd, hereditary spherocytosis).
Answered 11/22/2013
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