What are the normal CBC results?
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What are the normal CBC results?
| Parameter | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit (%) | 40 to 50 | 35 to 43 |
| RBC count (×106/microL) | 4.2 to 5.7 | 3.8 to 5.0 |
| MCV (fL) | 82.5 to 98 | |
| MCHC | 32.5 to 35.2 |
What is abnormal CBC report?
Abnormal levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or hematocrit may be a sign of anemia, heart disease, or too little iron in your body. Low white cell count may be a sign of an autoimmune disorder, bone marrow disorder, or cancer. High white cell count may be a sign of an infection or a reaction to medicine.
What does a CBC lab test show?
The CBC measures the amount of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets (PLT). Each of these types of blood cells performs important functions, so determining their levels can provide important health information.
What if RBC and WBC are high?
Produced in your bone marrow, they defend your body against infections and disease. But, when there are too many white blood cells, it usually means you have infection or inflammation in your body. Less commonly, a high white blood cell count could indicate certain blood cancers or bone marrow disorders.
What does low RBC HGB and HCT mean?
Low RBC counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can be caused by other things too, such as a lot of bleeding or malnutrition (not enough nutrients in the food eaten). Kidney disease, liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer, and medications used to treat cancer can also cause low levels.
What does low MCV MCH and MCHC mean?
Low MCHC and MCH levels are a sign of anemia, often caused by an iron deficiency, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What is MCV and MCH in blood report?
Your MCH value is related to two other values, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). Together, MCH, MCV, and MCHC are sometimes referred to as red blood cell indices. MCV is a measurement of the average size of your red blood cells. MCH results tend to mirror MCV results.
