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MY CBC CAME OUT AS WBC-12

GELICAROMERO

.WBC-12,RBC-4.10, HGB-9.9, HCT-32.6, MCV-79.5, MCH-24.1, MCHC-30.4, RDW-15.2, PLATELETS 489, WHAT CAN BE WRONG?

Please describe your experience with thrombocytopenia.

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Symptoms of low platelet counts can be bleeding gums and nosebleeds. Thrombocytopenia refers to an abnormally low level of platelets in t...

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How was your sepsis treated?

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The patient will likely be administered oxygen, either by a tube that is placed near the nose or through a clear plastic mask.Depending o...

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RBC and Immature Retic Fraction. what is too high?

summer22

My blood work showed RBC 4.13 (4.20-5.40) Immature Retic Fraction was high 0.53 (0.20-0.40) 61 year old post menopause woman. healthy. a...

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Blood transmission - Query

marketistheking

Hi there, i am male 35 years old. Blood is a good source of DNA. During operation, if one man gives his blood to me , will it changes ...

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Sudden Bowel Ischemia due to high cardiolipin

Nomoha111

I’ve had a sudden bowel ischemia, hence underwent a right hemicolectomy removal. I’m 25 healthy never been hospitalised before. All the t...

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