Is RBC 5.54 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red blood cell count level 5.54 mean?

RBC 5.54

Your RBC level of 5.54 is a High 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 4.749
5-10 years 5.012
10-15 years 5.29
15-20 years 5.274
20-25 years 5.258
25-30 years 5.242
30-35 years 5.226
35-40 years 5.21
40-45 years 5.499
45-50 years 5.482
50-55 years 5.465
55-60 years 5.448
60-70 years 5.431
70-80 years 5.414
80-90 years 5.397
90-100 years 5.38
>100 years 5.363

*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) :
AgeIdeal RBC value
<5 years 5.285
5-10 years 5.587
10-15 years 5.906
15-20 years 5.887
20-25 years 5.868
25-30 years 5.849
30-35 years 5.83
35-40 years 5.811
40-45 years 5.792
45-50 years 5.774
50-55 years 5.755
55-60 years 5.736
60-70 years 5.717
70-80 years 5.698
80-90 years 5.679
90-100 years 5.66
>100 years 5.983
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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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