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If my hematocrit is 57%, hemaglobin is 17.8, and red bld. cells are 5.9 but i clot completely normally and don't have sleep apnea. is this a problem?
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It could be: That is a fairly high hct. I see you are a non smoker. Polycythemia ruba vera would be a rare diagnosis at 17, but if the lab has been repeated with similar results get this checked out further.
Answered 5/22/2013
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