Is RBC 6.9 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red blood cell count level 6.9 mean?

Your RBC level of 6.9 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.

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	4.811
5-10 years	5.143
10-15 years	5.498
15-20 years	5.471
20-25 years	5.444
25-30 years	5.418
30-35 years	5.392
35-40 years	5.366
40-45 years	5.34
45-50 years	5.314
50-55 years	5.289
55-60 years	5.264
60-70 years	5.239
70-80 years	5.214
80-90 years	5.189
90-100 years	5.164
>100 years	5.139

*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	5.355
5-10 years	5.736
10-15 years	5.707
15-20 years	5.679
20-25 years	5.651
25-30 years	5.623
30-35 years	5.595
35-40 years	5.993
40-45 years	5.963
45-50 years	5.933
50-55 years	5.903
55-60 years	5.874
60-70 years	5.844
70-80 years	5.814
80-90 years	5.784
90-100 years	5.755
>100 years	5.726

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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