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2018-03-12 09:44:49
I had done my blood test one month back. Hemoglobin 17 and PCV 52. And today I did my blood test again with full hydration and my report is Hemoglobin is 15.7 and HCT/PCV is 44.1. Is this normal?. Is it polycythemia?.
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Hi Normal Hb for men is 14-16 So you are perfectly healthy about Hb Don't worry

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