A member asked:

Should i be concerned with elevated rbc of 6.3 rdw of 17 and low mcv of 70,mch low 21.3, and mchc low 30.6. hgb and hct are in normal range?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Low MCV, mch : May be early signs of anemia low iron before the actual blood count goes down may be due to period if female or celiac disease or gastric issues. Rarely may be alpha thalassemia trait. ( need hemoglobin electrophoresis to diagnosis ) and and genetic testing (alpha thalassemia mutations panel) f/u/ w/ MD

Answered 1/11/2019

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