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Question

Anyone in the medical field? I had some blood drawn for a job physical, and it came back that my wbc, rbc, hgb, and hct are all elevated, not a lot, but there was a note about my hct saying I should call my dr. and set up an appt. which I have, just wondering what might cause them all to be elevated. I am pretty sure this is not the first time that my hct has been elevated

Answer 1

An elevated hematocrit (hct) can be an indication of many things. Most commonly is is a sign of dehydration. It can also be due to an overproduction of red blood cells. Best thing is to see your Doctor. If you would like to do some research separately, you can look up information on MedlinePlus (it is a government sponsored website). It has alot of valuable information.

Answer 2

The hematocrit (hct) is almost always ordered as part of a complete blood count, which measures the number of red blood cells (rbc), the number of white blood cells (wbc), the total amount of hemoglobin in the blood, and the fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells (hematocrit).

High hct may indicate:
dehydration
erythrocytosis (excessive red blood cell production)

See you doctor to be sure it isn't more serious. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I ditto all the above and feel privileged that people who are professionals take time in their busy schedules to help others understand their problems.
If you are peeing clear and copious, at least once an hour, clear, your body will thank you.
Flood it with water, it can never get enough yet we always think we drink too much.
Good luck and thanks to all who help others.
Smiles

Answer 4

It can be related to anything like dehydration, too much red cells or white cells.......I suggest that you call your doctor and schedule an appointment. And they will go from there.