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[|Human|] I have had (slightly in my opinion) elevated  blood counts a few times. My primary care physician has referred me to a hematologist regarding possible Polycythemia. I am paying out of pocket and the consult would be about $400 so I am hesitant, but if is is vital I will do it. My number dont seem that high to me. I am a 53 year old white male. Here are some of the numbers: hemoglobin  17.6 GM/CMM, rI have had (slightly) elevated hemoglobin and my primary care physician has referred me ted blood count 5.3 M/CMM (normal range), Hematocrit 50.0% (within range), white blood count 7.6 (within range) all other measurements they took are within range (No POS was done) except EOS0.9%, ABS MONO 10.7%, BASO 1.2%, MEAN Corpuscular HGB33.3 UUG. (which may not be relevant?) I have had elevated measurements on few prior tests. Does it seem that important/ necessary to go to a specialist?
[|AI|]  Many other causes of high he is there. Many times simple deny Chat Doctor.  So it does not always mean that high he means polycythemia Vera. Persistent high he RBC count and JAK 2 mutation is required to diagnose polycythemia.  Just repeat your counts and if it came back to normal then no need to gopher specialist. If it remains persistent high then consult physician. And exact diagnosis is required. Then take treatment accordingly.