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Hi cbc performed 10/30/21 hematocrit 50 percent hemoglobin 17.0, another cbc performed 11/4/21 , hematocrit 44.5 hemoglobin 15.1 all other markers normal . is this fluctuation of concern within 5 days ? thank you?
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Most likely, you were dehydrated when the first sample was taken. Blood loss can also cause this also. Be sure to follow up with you doctor. They may have additional information which could be important making a diagnosis.
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