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I just had a cbc test done and was concerned because my monocytes were at 13%. the hemoglobin and htc were low as well as rbc and mcv. ?

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Evaluation: You should see your doctor to be evaluated and have more blood test to find the cause so be treated.

Answered 7/9/2018

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Means nothing: The percentages are meaningless; all that matters is the absolute counts. If you feel and look well, monocytes aren't useful unless they're extremely out-of-range, which basically doesn't happen unless abnormal cells are being misidentified as monocytes. Now, anemia with a low MCV IS worrisome -- it's time for a good history & physical and some iron studies to start the workup..

Answered 4/7/2018

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