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What would cause me to have a high red blood cell count, high hemoglobin and high hematocrit?

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How high?: 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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, you may have polycythemia. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850

Answered 12/17/2018

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