A member asked:

Mcv 98, mch 32.1, rdw-cv 12.6, rbc 4.42 hgb 14.2, wbc 5.8, b12 1106, folate (folic acid) 19.9, iron 80. liver, kidney tests normal, take supplements with folate (folic acid), b12. cut back? 59 yo female.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lab results: CBC looks good. B12, folate, (folic acid) & iron r high. May want to taper back on vitamin b supplements as well as iron. Concern with iron overload is possible deposition in organs. Discuss these values with pcp to see what approach s/he wishes to follow.

Answered 4/23/2016

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more