Complete Blood Count Flashcards
Components of Simplified CBC
WBC, Hgb, Hct, Plts
Male Hgb values
14-18g/dL
Female Hgb values
12-16g/dL
Male Hematocrit
42-52%
Female Hematocrit
37-47%
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mcL
WBC value
4,500-10,500
Male RBC values
4.7-6.1 million/ mcL
Female RBC values
4.2-4.5 million/ mcL
Mean Corpuscular Volume value
80-95 fL
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin value
23-31 pg
Red cell Distribution Width value
11-15%
Five Types of WBCs
Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
Neutrophil concentration and function
45-75% fight bacterial and fungal infections
Lymphocyte concentration and function
18-45% fight viral infections, regulate T and B cells
Monocyte concentration and function
1-10% phagocytosis
Eosinophil concentration and function
0-7% allergic reaction, kills parasites
Basophil concentration and function
0-2% inflammatory response