A high red count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit are found in all of the following except:

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Bone marrow aplasia (also known as aplastic anemia) is characterized by a decrease in all blood cell types due to a failure of the bone marrow to produce enough new cells. This would result in a low red count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. The other options listed all involve an increase in red blood cells and would exhibit high red count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit readings.

A High Red Count, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit Are Found in All