A 49-year-old member asked:
What could cause low red blood cell count, but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit levels? also, if it matters, which apparently it doesn't?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 51 years experience
Red blood count is n: We rely more on hemoglobin and hematocrit levels than or red cell counts. So you can ignore your red cell count right now.
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Last updated Feb 24, 2014
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