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What does a high number of red blood cell count signify? my recent blood test came back and my red blood cell count is above the reference range. 7.64

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Not very significant: Slight increase in RBC's may be a compensatory reaction to blood loss either external from injury or internal like a bleeding ulcer. Excessive increase in RBC count can be due to bone marrow disease. Repeat the count after a few months and if it is still high consult a hematologist

Answered 9/17/2015

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