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What qualifies as an abnormal rbc for a 12 y/o boy? he's been so tired & losing weight. rbc is 5.07. all other cbc values are marked in normal range.

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Normal count: An RBC count of 5.07 is normal. However, a 12 year old boy should not be losing weight and he needs to be investigated by a doctor.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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