Which of the following lab values indicates that an infant may have polycythemia?
a. Hb 18 g/dL, Hct 50%
b. Hb 25/dL, Hct 55%
c. Hb 20/dL, Hct 65%
d. Hb 30 g/dL, Hct 70%
ANS: D
The presence of polycythemia in an infant is characterized by a hemoglobin level greater than 22 g/dL and a hematocrit value greater than 65%.
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