7.1 RBCs Indices and RDW

Question 1

Normal Values of MCV?

Answer 1

80-100 fL

Question 2

Normal values of MCH

Answer 2

26-32 pg

Question 3

Normal Values of MCHC

Answer 3

32-36% / g/dL

Question 4

Average vol of RBC

Answer 4

MCV

Question 5

Average weight of Hb in RBC

Answer 5

MCH

Question 6

Average concentration of Hb in each RBC

Answer 6

MCHC

Question 7

Formula for MCV

Answer 7

(Hct (%) x 10) / RBC ct

Question 8

Formula for MCH

Answer 8

(Hgb (g/dL) x 10) / RBC ct

Question 9

Formula for MCHC

Answer 9

(Hgb (g/dL) x 100) / Hct (%)

Question 10

Reference value of Red cel distribution width

Answer 10

11.5% - 14.5 %

Question 11

Measures the degree of RBC anisocytosis

Answer 11

Red Cell Distribution Width

Question 12

Formula of Red cell distribution Width?

Answer 12

((SD of Cell Size) / MCV) x 100

Question 13

Elevated in IDA, sickle cell anemia, megaloblastic anemia, chronic
liver disease, MDS

Answer 13

RDW

Question 14

This distinguishes Anisochromia

Answer 14

MCHC