A patient presents with the following measured parameters on the complete blood count:
White blood cells (WBC)
| 5.6 x 109/L
| 4.0-10.0 x 109/L
|
Red blood cells (RBC)
| 3.6 x 1012/L
| 4.2-5.9 x 1012/L
|
Hemoglobin
| 9.2 g/dL
| 12-16 g/dL
|
Hematocrit
| 28%
| 37-48%
|
MCV
| 78 fL
| 80-100 fL
|
RDW-CV
| 16%
| 11.0-15.0%
|
Which statement represents the patient's condition?
Please select the single best answer