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Can drinking alcohol 3 days before complete blood count exam skew results. specifically for white &red blood cell count and platlets? thank you

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No: The results will be reliable and reflect what's really in your blood. Even getting bad-drunk won't have a significant effect on your blood picture. If you drink, do it sensibly. Best wishes.

Answered 1/24/2021

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