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slightly low hct, hgb,rbc
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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slightly low hct, hgb,rbc
by PAT14, Oct 12, 2005 12:00AM
My 5 yr old daughter had a cbc done with the following results
wbc 6.9 k/ul 4.8-10.8
lymph 2.5 k/ul 1.2-3.4 k/ul
mid .6 k/ul .1-.6 k/ul
granulytes 3.7 k/ul 1.4-6.5
lymph 37.0% 20.5-51.1%
mid% 9.4% 1.7-9.3 high
gran% 53.6% 42.2-75.2
rbc 3.98 m/ul 3.80 - 6.10 almost low
hgb 11.5 g/ul 11.5-13.5 almost low
hct 33.3% 35.0-45.0 low
mcv 84 fl 81-89 fl
mchc 34.6 g/dl 32.0-37.0
rdw 11.8% 11.5-14.5
platelet 210 k/ul 130-400
mpv 8.5 fl 7.4-10.4
We were told to eat more green veggies. After doing some research it looks like it may not be iron related because of the normal mcv.
Is this something we should be concerend about? If so what would the appropriate next step/ next test be? Can you tell from the above results that this is in fact an iron anemia issue? If further testing is recomended would you use a pediatrition or hemotologist?
My 3 yr old son had his cbc done as well. the only thing abnormal was wbc 11.5 k/ul with a range of 4.8-10.8
and lymph 5.6 k/ul range of 1.2-3.4
and mcv 79 fl randge of 80-97
If possible please let me know if we need to be concerned.
Thanks for the help
wbc 6.9 k/ul 4.8-10.8
lymph 2.5 k/ul 1.2-3.4 k/ul
mid .6 k/ul .1-.6 k/ul
granulytes 3.7 k/ul 1.4-6.5
lymph 37.0% 20.5-51.1%
mid% 9.4% 1.7-9.3 high
gran% 53.6% 42.2-75.2
rbc 3.98 m/ul 3.80 - 6.10 almost low
hgb 11.5 g/ul 11.5-13.5 almost low
hct 33.3% 35.0-45.0 low
mcv 84 fl 81-89 fl
mchc 34.6 g/dl 32.0-37.0
rdw 11.8% 11.5-14.5
platelet 210 k/ul 130-400
mpv 8.5 fl 7.4-10.4
We were told to eat more green veggies. After doing some research it looks like it may not be iron related because of the normal mcv.
Is this something we should be concerend about? If so what would the appropriate next step/ next test be? Can you tell from the above results that this is in fact an iron anemia issue? If further testing is recomended would you use a pediatrition or hemotologist?
My 3 yr old son had his cbc done as well. the only thing abnormal was wbc 11.5 k/ul with a range of 4.8-10.8
and lymph 5.6 k/ul range of 1.2-3.4
and mcv 79 fl randge of 80-97
If possible please let me know if we need to be concerned.
Thanks for the help
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Oct 14, 2005 12:00AM
The values are mildly low - you can consider repeating them to ensure this isn't lab error.
If low, a blood smear would have to be evaluated (i.e. looking at the sample under a microscope). You can also consider a reticulocyte count to ensure there isn't any supression of the bone marrow.
If iron deficiency is a concern, you can order iron studes (iron and ferritin levels, as well as total iron binding capacity) to rule out this possibility.
These options can be discussed with your pediatrician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
If low, a blood smear would have to be evaluated (i.e. looking at the sample under a microscope). You can also consider a reticulocyte count to ensure there isn't any supression of the bone marrow.
If iron deficiency is a concern, you can order iron studes (iron and ferritin levels, as well as total iron binding capacity) to rule out this possibility.
These options can be discussed with your pediatrician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Member Comments
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