Results; Normal values vary with altitude and gender. What abnormal results may mean; Low numbers of red blood cells may indicate blood loss; anemia (various types); hemorrhage; bone marrow failure (for example, from radiation, toxin, fibrosis, tumor); erythropoietin deficiency (secondary to renal disease); hemolysis (RBC destruction) from transfusion reaction; leukemia; multiple myeloma; malnutrition (nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6); or over hydration. Low numbers of white blood cells (leukopenia) may indicate bone marrow failure (for example, due to granuloma (granular tumor), tumor, or fibrosis); presence of cytotoxic substance; collagen-vascular diseases (such as lupus erythematosus); disease of the liver or spleen; or radiation exposure. High numbers of white blood cells (leukocytosis) may indicate infectious diseases; inflammatory disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or allergy); leukemia; severe emotional or physical stress; or tissue damage (for example, burns). A low hematocrit may indicate anemia (various types); blood loss (hemorrhage); bone marrow failure (for example, due to radiation, toxin, fibrosis, tumor); hemolysis (RBC destruction) related to transfusion reaction; leukemia; malnutrition or specific nutritional deficiency; multiple myeloma; over hydration; or rheumatoid arthritis. A high hematocrit may indicate dehydration; burns; diarrhea; eclampsia; erythrocytosis; polycythemia vera; or shock. Low hemoglobin values may indicate anemia (various types) or blood loss.
Results; Normal values vary with altitude and gender. What abnormal results may mean; Low numbers of red blood cells may indicate blood loss; anemia ...
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