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i would think upper 7's without hearing it. anything 10 and under is considered anemic. nm

Posted By: roadrunner on 2007-05-31
In Reply to: Please help with anemia question...sm - Beez

Subject: i would think upper 7's without hearing it. anything 10 and under is considered anemic. nm

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