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Are Abnormal RBC, Hemoglobin And Hemacrit Levels In My Blood Work A Serious Concern?
Hi, My blood work came back with the following results. Red Blood Count 3.72 X 10^6 flagged as low Hemoglobin 11.4 g/dL flaged as low Hematocrit 33.7 % Flagged as low What do these numbers mean? What should I expect to be discussing on my next doctor visit?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
Incomplete data like age, gender, purpose of doing the lab tests, any history of bleeding or medical illness, et cetera? Based on the report of blood test, you seem to be suffering from anemia.
Anemia is a condition that occurs when the amount of hemoglobin in a person's blood drops below normal. A decrease in hemoglobin is often associated with a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) and hematocrit.
Hemoglobin is contained within RBCs and is necessary to transport and deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Without a sufficient supply of oxygen, many tissues and organs throughout the body can.
You are advised to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation and to find out the underlying cause of anemia by doing certain lab tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Incomplete data like age, gender, purpose of doing the lab tests, any history of bleeding or medical illness, et cetera? Based on the report of blood test, you seem to be suffering from anemia.
Anemia is a condition that occurs when the amount of hemoglobin in a person's blood drops below normal. A decrease in hemoglobin is often associated with a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) and hematocrit.
Hemoglobin is contained within RBCs and is necessary to transport and deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Without a sufficient supply of oxygen, many tissues and organs throughout the body can.
You are advised to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation and to find out the underlying cause of anemia by doing certain lab tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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