Blood count interpretation Flashcards
1
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WBC
A
White blood cell count, the number of white cells in a given volume of blood
2
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RBC
A
Red blood cell count, the number of red cells in a given volume of blood
3
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Hb
A
Haemoglobin concentration
4
Q
PCV
A
Packed cell volume, the proportion of a column of centrifuged blood occupied by red cells (now replaced by the haematocrit)
5
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Hct
A
Haematocrit, equivalent to the PCV but not measured by centrifugation
6
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MCV
A
Mean cell volume, i.e. the average size of the red cells
7
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MCH
A
Mean cell haemoglobin, i.e. the average amount of haemoglobin in a red cell
8
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MCHC
A
Mean cell haemoglobin concentration, i.e. the average concentration of haemoglobin red cell
9
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Platelet count
A
The number of platelets in a given volume of blood
