What derangement is seen in Relative Polycythemia?

NEET PG Pathology
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What derangement is seen in Relative Polycythemia?

1.Decreased plasma volume
2.Increased RBC mass
3.Increased EPO
4.Decreased EPO
5.Elevated SaO2

Solution

Relative Polycythemia is due to plasma volume loss which hemoconcentrates the blood. RBC mass, EPO, and SaO2 will be normal.