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Thalassemia?should i test?my dr never mentioned anything? 36 year old male hispanic(daughter has similar blood work)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. Jay Park answered

Red cell indices are compatible with Thalassemia trait, which has to be confirmed by hemoglobin electrophoresis.

Answered 10/28/2022

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Your results are compatible with a diagnosis of Thalassemia minor and no more testing is needed. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/30/2022

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