Is RBC 6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red blood cell count level 6 mean?

Your RBC level of 6 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	4.77
5-10 years	5.056
10-15 years	5.359
15-20 years	5.34
20-25 years	5.32
25-30 years	5.301
30-35 years	5.282
35-40 years	5.263
40-45 years	5.244
45-50 years	5.225
50-55 years	5.207
55-60 years	5.188
60-70 years	5.499
70-80 years	5.479
80-90 years	5.46
90-100 years	5.441
>100 years	5.421

*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	5.309
5-10 years	5.637
10-15 years	5.985
15-20 years	5.962
20-25 years	5.939
25-30 years	5.916
30-35 years	5.894
35-40 years	5.871
40-45 years	5.849
45-50 years	5.826
50-55 years	5.804
55-60 years	5.782
60-70 years	5.76
70-80 years	5.738
80-90 years	5.716
90-100 years	5.694
>100 years	5.672

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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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