I recently had a CBC w/ Differentials done. I was told I have low red blood cell counts indicating anemia and a higher platelet count. I am being referred to a hematologist/oncologist. Should I have reason to be concerned? My HGB is 9.6 my hematocrit is 31.7 MCV is 72.7 MCH is 22 MCHC is 30.3 RDW is 18.3 and platelets are 590. What kind of tests will they do to rule things in and out? Does this look like it is all from anemia or something else?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You MTV, MCH AMD MHC are low.  Your hemoglobin is also low.  All findings are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia. You should go for serum iron, serum ferritin level.  Then you should take iron supplements treatment accordingly.  Ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate can be taken as oral iron supplements.  You should also take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, Chat Doctor.  Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.