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Blood test revealed low abs mono, low hgb and low mchc. are these connected at all?

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Maybe: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside. However, an anemia (low Hgb) is ALWAYS worth investigating. Your physician will guide you here. Don't be concerned with a slightly low absolute monocyte count.

Answered 10/2/2017

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A member asked:

Blood test revealed low abs mono, low hgb and low mchc. are these connected at all?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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