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  • Female
  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm looking at my CBC report and I'm not sure what to make of it. The PCV value is 35, which I understand might be low? Also, the neutrophil count is at 74, TC is 9000, and lymphocytes are at 21. Could you help clarify these numbers for me? I'm a bit concerned about the low PCV.

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Low PCV (35%) suggests mild anemia, which could be caused by nutritional deficiencies or other health issues. High neutrophil count (74%) points to an active infection or inflammation in your body, most likely bacterial. Your total WBC count is normal, and your lymphocyte count is not alarmingly low.

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