- Male
- 40 Years
- 24/02/2023
How does fasting affect red blood cells?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Yes, they can decrease the red blood cell count
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Take a RESPIRATORY PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE) BY QIASTAT RTPCR Test or Take a STANDARD PACKAGE Test
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