Do red blood cell counts fluctuate from week to week?
Though rarely red blood cell count can fluctuate week to week depending on diet, hydration and stress levels.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
The cells in the blood are counted during the CBC test. It is automated and gives approximately accurate results.
If both your white blood cells and red blood cells are too high then you may be suffering from an undiagnosed medical condition.
The hemogram test includes hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelet count, and detailed red blood cell indices. Automated complete blood count also gives information for differential which gives information about percentages and absolute numbers of different subgroups of white blood cells.
A higher blood count indicates that you may be having some abnormality.
Yes, dehydration may cause homoconcentration which can double the white blood cells in healthy people. Though rarely but it is advised to get a retest done after being fully hydrated.
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