Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Question 1

RBCs

Answer 1

4.5 million to 5.5 million

Question 2

Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Answer 2

Men: 14 - 18 g/dL

Women: 12 - 16 g/dL

To remember: know men’s value + subtract 2

Multiply by 3 for a Hct

Question 3

Hematocrit (Hct)

Answer 3

Men: 42% - 52%

Women: 37% - 47%

Question 4

White Blood Cells (WBC)

Answer 4

5,000 - 10,000 mm3

Question 5

Platelets

Answer 5

150,000 - 400,000

Question 6

ESR

Answer 6

<20 mm/hr

Question 7

ANC

Answer 7

2,500 - 8,000 cells/mm