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I Did Some Blood Work Today And My Rbc Is

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Posted on Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Question: I did some blood work today and my rbc is at 5.18. I fasted 12 hours and did not drink too much.
I'm q 66year old woman.

Please s inform if this to be concerned about.
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
I did some blood work today and my rbc is at 5.18. I fasted 12 hours and did not drink too much.
I'm q 66year old woman.

Please s inform if this to be concerned about.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Normal values.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The red blood cells count of of 5.18 million cells is within normal range. Fasting or drinking too much will not affect the test results.
In order to give an adequate information about your health the cbc should be seen as a whole, with other components also.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Normal values.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The red blood cells count of of 5.18 million cells is within normal range. Fasting or drinking too much will not affect the test results.
In order to give an adequate information about your health the cbc should be seen as a whole, with other components also.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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I Did Some Blood Work Today And My Rbc Is

I did some blood work today and my rbc is at 5.18. I fasted 12 hours and did not drink too much. I'm q 66year old woman. Please s inform if this to be concerned about.