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What Does My Hematological Test Indicate?
Hi, my GP has referred me to a hematologist due to the fact that located are 1.0 and my monocytes are 14.1 and MCH 33.0, HCT 38.0, HGB 13.5, RBC 4.09. So, why would I be referred to a hematologist? Thanks for any light you could shed on this! YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The hematology report that you have posted is partial and its interpretation is as follows:
Whether the hemoglobin is normal or not depends on the age and sex of the person.
Hematocrit of 38 is within normal range.
RBC count of 4.09 and MCH of 33 are also within normal range.
Monocyte count of 14 % is slightly high.
Monocytes are elevated in cases of chronic inflammations like malaria, leishmaniasis, etc.
High monocyte count is the most probable cause of your referral to hematologist.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The hematology report that you have posted is partial and its interpretation is as follows:
Whether the hemoglobin is normal or not depends on the age and sex of the person.
Hematocrit of 38 is within normal range.
RBC count of 4.09 and MCH of 33 are also within normal range.
Monocyte count of 14 % is slightly high.
Monocytes are elevated in cases of chronic inflammations like malaria, leishmaniasis, etc.
High monocyte count is the most probable cause of your referral to hematologist.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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