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What does a high rdw, low mchc, and mch-poc, and low hemoglobin mean?

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Anemia: In general terms, it signifies anemia but the high RDW means that your body (bone marrow) is making red blood cells to keep up with the demand. Good health.

Answered 12/16/2018

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