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Posted on Fri, 26 Jul 2024

Question: Have recently got my blood test done and below are the outliers. Need guidance for next steps.
1. RBC -4.5, Lymphocytes -49, RDW-SD - 48.7, PCT -0.31, PDW-23.7
2. Vitamin B12- 137.0

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know some more details

Why were the tests done ?
Are you on any medications ?

Waiting to answer

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 hours later)

Hi,

Tests were done for a regular full body checkup ( I do it thrice every year) . They were done on 25th Feb. And no I am not taking any medicines

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Cholesterol levels are high, you would need medication for the same.

Vit B12 is on the lower side, supplementation with 750mcg of Vit B12 every day after food for 1 month would be sufficient.

Please do ask if any doubts.

regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar