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I recently had blood work done and had low hct, low mcv, high mchc, low ne%, and high ly%. i also had high bad cholesterol and low vitamin d levels. any thoughts on what this might be? everything ive searched seems to be potentially anemia?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide and accounts for about half of anemia cases. Diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia is confirmed by low iron stores (ferritin) and a hemoglobin level two standard deviations below normal (less than 13.7 in adult men). Low mean corpuscular volume (MCV) can also indicate hereditary causes such as alpha or beta thalassemia

Answered 12/28/2022

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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, low HCT in an adult male warrants that internal bleeding be excluded. Do follow-up with your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/3/2023

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