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Elevated red blood cell (RBC) count and hematocrit levels primarily indicate increased risk of thrombotic complications and require evaluation for underlying causes, particularly polycythemia vera in cases of persistent elevation.
Elevated RBC count and hematocrit can result from two main categories of conditions:
Elevated RBC and hematocrit have significant clinical implications:
Confirm true elevation: Compare with age, sex, and race-specific normal values
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