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Rbc came back slightly high at 4.97. any reason why? or just a fluke?
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Not a reliable test: You will find easier to follow your hemoglobin(Hgb) level instead of RBC numbers. Hgb is a more reliable test than RBC numbers.
Answered 1/3/2015
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