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Have Blood Draw Done. Can Any Online Doctor Help Me In Reading Result?
I recently had my yearly blood draw done and have high levels in the following categories: HGB (15.8), HCT (46.1) & MCH (32.1) relating to Hematology. After doing some research, it appears I may be deficient in certain vitamins. Could you give me some guidance on this? Lisa
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Your hemoglobin and hematocrit is borderline increased in upper limit.
Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit is called as polycythemia.
Upper limit of hemoglobin level is greater than 16.5g/dL in women and Upper limit of hematocrit is greater than 48% in women.
It may be due to many reasons.
It may be due to chronic hypoxia or chronic lung diseases.
You need proper clinical examination and follow up.
You should consult your doctor.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your hemoglobin and hematocrit is borderline increased in upper limit.
Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit is called as polycythemia.
Upper limit of hemoglobin level is greater than 16.5g/dL in women and Upper limit of hematocrit is greater than 48% in women.
It may be due to many reasons.
It may be due to chronic hypoxia or chronic lung diseases.
You need proper clinical examination and follow up.
You should consult your doctor.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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