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Help! should i test? what will happen if i dont test for thalassemia after this resutls? august -wbc 6.4 rbc7.2 hgb 14.0 hct 43 mcv 59.8 mch 19.4 mchc 32.4 rdw 16.0 july same low mcv and mch hemoglobin 13.9 hct 42.9 ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Need normal values for this lab. Why would you suspect thalassemia. Family history? Ethnicity. Very rare problem in most parts of the world. Discuss with your team after getting good family tree for it.

Answered 10/26/2022

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Your findings are consistent with a diagnosis of thalassemia minor and there is no need for more testing.

Answered 10/30/2022

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