New York, NY
A 47-year-old female asked:
Are these "out of range" cbc numbers normal or cause for concern/alarm? auto wbc 11.4(h), rbc 5.20, hgb 12.1, hematocrit 38.8, mcv 74.6(l), mch 23.3(l), mchc 31.2(l), rdw 18.3(h), platelet count 426(h). would further investigation be advised?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your parameters are not a cause for concern, however the values suggest iron deficiency and you may wish to take oral iron and multivitamin supplements.
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