Lab Values (Complete Blood Count) Flashcards
1
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Hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen)
A
Female: 12-16
Male: 14-18
2
Q
Hematocrit (The percentage of red blood cells in the blood)
A
Female: 37-47%
Male: 42-52%
3
Q
Red Blood Cell (Carry oxygen to the lungs and deliver it throughout the body. They also transport waste “carbon dioxide” back to the lungs to be exhaled).
A
4.5-5.5 million
4
Q
White Blood Cells (Protect you against illness & disease)
A
5,000-10,000
5
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Platelets (Tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding)
A
150,000-400,000