- Male
- 28 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm looking at my blood report and trying to understand what's going on. The TLC is at 16900, and it says Neutrophils are 82, while Lymphocytes are 15. There's also something about PCVHCt Hematocrit at 38.6 and MCHC mean crop Hb conc. Should I be concerned about any of these numbers? What do they imply about my health?
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Do CRP and ESR
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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