The CBC results in this case break the rule of three. What is the rule of three?

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	All abnormal cell counts should be repeated two more times to verify the results.
	The RBC count is generally three times greater than the hemoglobin.
	If red blood cells are normochromic and normocytic, the hemoglobin times 3 will approximate the HCT.
	The indices, MCV, MCH, and MCHC all reflect the same direction of results (normal, increased, or decreased)