Low Blood Cell Count Depression Anxiety
Erythrocyte count; Red blood cell count
Normal Values
The general the range is as follows:
- Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells per microliter (cells/mcL)
- Female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Higher-than-normal numbers of RBCs may be due to:
- Cigarette smoking
- Congenital
heart disease Cor pulmonale -
Dehydration (such as from...
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