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Why Is Blood Donation Advised To An Elderly Person With A High Blood Count?
Question: I just had blood sample tested and was told count was high at 18...,was also advised to donate blood
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Brief Answer:
At the age of 71, blood donation is not usually recommended although Hb of 18gm% is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
It seems that your hemoglobin level is 18 gm%. You may donate blood, however, at the age of 71, blood donation is not recommended.
Kindly upload the reports so that I am better able to help.
Thanks
Dr Shailja Puri
At the age of 71, blood donation is not usually recommended although Hb of 18gm% is adequate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
It seems that your hemoglobin level is 18 gm%. You may donate blood, however, at the age of 71, blood donation is not recommended.
Kindly upload the reports so that I am better able to help.
Thanks
Dr Shailja Puri
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