3-1 Determination Of Red Blood Cell Parameters Flashcards
1
Q
What’s used to measure RBC count?
A
Haemocytometer slide
2
Q
Normal range for RBC count.
A
Male. 4.3-5.9 x 10^12 /L
Female. 3.7-5.3
3
Q
Define HCT.
A
Percentage of blood volume occupied by RBC
4
Q
How do you measure HCT?
A
Centrifuge
5
Q
What’s the normal range for HCT?
A
Male 40-52%
Female 35-47
6
Q
How do you calculate MCV?
A
HCT / RBC count x 100 (fL)
7
Q
What is the normal MCV range?
A
80-100 fL
8
Q
How do you measure MCH?
A
Hb / RBC (pg)
9
Q
Normal MCH range.
A
26-34 pg
10
Q
How do you calculate MCHC?
A
Hb x 100 / HCT (g/dL)
11
Q
Normal MCHC range.
A
32-36 g/dL
