CBC

1. A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall
health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your
blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
2.

Complete blood count (CBC) Adults

Male Female
Hemoglobin (g/dl) 13.5 - 16.5 12.0 - 15.0
Hematocrit (%) 41 - 50 36 - 44
RBC's ( x 106 /ml) 4.5 - 5.5 4.0 - 4.9
RDW (RBC distribution width) < 14.5
MCV 80 - 100
MCH 26 - 34
MCHC % 31 - 37
Platelet count 100,000 to 450,000
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