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I have a low mean cell hb of 23.6. high platelet of 463. high crp of 8. i read these can be cancer. but my other bloods are fine. dr not concerned "yet". what could it be? so worried and no answers. cell hb and platelets like this for months/years?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I answered your previous question and this time you give the exact results. My answer remains the same. If your menses becomes regular and iron deficiency is corrected, MCH and platelet count will normalize. The reason why your doctor ordered CRP will help us to interpret the result. We usually order it when an insidious inflammation condition is suspected.

Answered 8/24/2022

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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 have iron deficiency and could try taking oral iron and multivitamins. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/25/2022

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