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What is the rarest blood type?

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I'm really concerned about my recent test results and hoping you can help me make sense of them. I got a 1g Jilazo injection back in May when my ferritin was 14 ngml, total iron was 80 mcgdL, TIBC was 339 mcgdL, and Hb was 9.7 gdL. I've got beta thalassemia trait and was told to take Folvite and Quicobal 1500 mcg. When I got tested again in August, my Hb dropped to 9.3, TIBC was 242 mcgdL when it normally should be between 265 and 297, total iron was down to 70 mcgdL, and ferritin had jumped to 280 ngmL, way higher than the normal 13 to 150 ngdL range. I'm worried if the high ferritin and low TIBC are because of the Jilazo injection, and I'm trying to understand why my Hb and iron levels have decreased. Does high ferritin mean something bad, and should I be concerned since I also have Acidic GERD and Grade A Esophagitis? Would love your thoughts.

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I'm a bit worried because my recent CBC test showed that my monocytes level is 13. My WBC count is normal at 4200, but I read online that having high monocytes can be related to cancer. Should I be concerned about this?

An elevated monocyte count does not always indicate cancer. Monocytosis can be caused by various factors such as infections, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammatory conditions. In your case, since your WBC count is within the normal range, it is less likely to be related to cancer. However, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for further evaluation and to determine the underlying cause of the elevated monocyte count. If needed, your doctor may recommend further tests or monitoring.

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I've got some concerns about my blood work results. My hemoglobin is at 15.9, red blood cells are at 4.6 million, white blood cells are 11,100, and the platelets are listed as 2.13 million. Can you help me understand if these numbers are within normal ranges or if there's something I should be worried about? I'm a bit confused and would really appreciate your advice.

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