CBC RBC` Flashcards
1
Q
Reticulocyte
A
Immature RBC
Contains RNA, present for 1-2 days
Should not be seen in peripheral smear
2
Q
Normal number of RBCS
A
4-6 million
More in males
3
Q
Normal Hb values
A
Males: 14-18
Females: 12-16
4
Q
Normal values
MCV
A
80-100
5
Q
Normal values
MCHC
A
31-37
6
Q
Normal values
RDW
A
11-16%
7
Q
Critical values of Hb
A
<5
> 20
8
Q
Hct <35%
A
Moderate to severe anemia
9
Q
Hct <20%
A
Cardiac failure
10
Q
Hct >60%
A
Increased hemostasis
11
Q
Increased reticulocyte count indicates
A
RBC production is occuring
12
Q
Decreased reticulocyte count indicates
A
Bone marrow is not making enough RBC
13
Q
RBC indicates
A
Define the size and Hb content of red cell
Used to evaluate and classify anemia
14
Q
MCV
A
Volume occupied by single red cell
Normal: 80-100 fl
SIZE of cell
15
Q
Normal MCV
A
Normocytic