Is RBC 2.9 low, normal or dangerous? What does Red blood cell count level 2.9 mean?

Your RBC level of 2.9 is a Low RBC level.

If you are a male and your RBC is in between 4.5 mil/uL and 5.5 mil/uL, or if you are a female and your RBC is in between 5 mil/uL and 6 mil/uL then you need not worry as 4.5-5.5 mil/uL is the normal range for men and 5-6 mil/uL is the normal range for women. But if your RBC is lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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The normal RBC range for men is :4.5 - 5.5 mil/uL

**Ideal values of RBC depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal RBC value
<5 years	4.631
5-10 years	4.765
10-15 years	4.903
15-20 years	5.045
20-25 years	5.191
25-30 years	5.342
30-35 years	5.497
35-40 years	5.492
40-45 years	5.487
45-50 years	5.482
50-55 years	5.477
55-60 years	5.473
60-70 years	5.469
70-80 years	5.465
80-90 years	5.46
90-100 years	5.455
>100 years	5.45

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease RBC levels include:

Sudden (acute) or chronic bleeding from the digestive tract
Kidney failuresevere and chronic kidney diseases lead to decreased production of erythropoietin
Bone marrow damage
Conditions that cause red blood cells to be destroyed, such as hemolytic anemia caused by autoimmunity or defects in the red cell itself
Chronic bleeding from the digestive tract

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Normal range of RBC found among women :5-6 mil/uL

**Ideal values of RBC depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal RBC value
<5 years	5.149
5-10 years	5.303
10-15 years	5.461
15-20 years	5.624
20-25 years	5.792
25-30 years	5.965
30-35 years	5.96
35-40 years	5.955
40-45 years	5.95
45-50 years	5.945
50-55 years	5.94
55-60 years	5.934
60-70 years	5.928
70-80 years	5.923
80-90 years	5.918
90-100 years	5.913
>100 years	5.908

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If you take a RBC blood test and the results are not in the normal range (4.5-5.5 mil/uL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the RBC Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a RBC test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your RBC levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your RBC test results are usually available within a few hours.

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