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High Pcv/ high hb/ high rbc
Hi I'm 26 years no smoking and not living on high altitude, on my recent cbc report my rbc was 5.61 / haemogoblin was 17.5 and pcv was 51.8. Took blood smear test it is also normal and tested for EPO is 4.8. Is this normal or should I be worried for polycythemia
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Dr. Mili S. Joshi
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Please consult hematologist,it's important to rule out polycythemia
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