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Last bloodwork had high mch, high mcv and low rdw?? everything else was normal, what could this be?

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, if you were to provide the actual values if may be possible to render an opinion.

Answered 8/14/2014

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