Several other airports are within driving distance to Laguna Beach. With 30.5 million passengers, Los Angeles International Airport (lawa.org/welcomeLAX.aspx) was the busiest airport in the region in 2011 and the third-busiest airport in the United States. It is located 54 miles northwest of Laguna Beach.
Blood tests. Doctors most frequently use blood tests to diagnose polycythemia vera. If you have polycythemia vera, blood tests may reveal: 1  An increase in the number of red blood cells and, in some cases, an increase in platelets or white blood cells.2  Elevated hematocrit measurement, the percentage of red blood cells that make up total blood volume.lood tests. Doctors most frequently use blood tests to diagnose polycythemia vera. If you have polycythemia vera, blood tests may reveal: 1  An increase in the number of red blood cells and, in some cases, an increase in platelets or white blood cells.
High hemoglobin with a high RBC count and high hematocrit indicates polycythemia. Some causes include: 1  Lung (pulmonary) disease âif someone is unable to breathe in and absorb sufficient oxygen, the body tries to compensate by producing more red blood cells.he hemoglobin test is often used to check for anemia, usually along with a hematocrit or as part of a complete blood count (CBC) . The test may be used to screen for, diagnose, or monitor a number of conditions and diseases that affect red blood cells (RBCs) and/or the amount of hemoglobin in blood.