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5 yo blood work: hgb/hct mild low. hgb f 7.4, retic 9.1, spherocytes & polychromatic 3-5/hpf. nrbc 1.4. dr said not urgent. appt in 4 wks. worried!!

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: In the meantime, additional tests such as a Hb electrophoresis may be considered.

Dr Le and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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