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By Mayo Clinic staffA high red blood cell count is rarely an unexpected finding or simply discovered by chance. It's usually found when your doctor has ordered tests to help diagnose a condition you're already experiencing. Talk to your doctor about what these results mean. A high red blood cell count and results from other tests may indicate the cause of your illness, or your doctor may suggest additional tests to assess your condition.
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- Renal cell carcinoma. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec17/ch241/ch241f.html?qt=kidney%20cancer&alt=sh. Accessed Sept. 30, 2010.
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