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What does Mean Corpuscular Hgb (MCH) estimate?
The average weight of hemoglobin in each RBC
What does MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hgb Content) estimate?
The concentration of hemoglobin in each RBC
What does RDW (RBC Distribution Width) measure?
The width of RBC distribution
What is a common feature seen in patients with megaloblastic anemia regarding neutrophils?
Hypersegmented neutrophils
What does Pelger-Huet Anomaly refer to in terms of neutrophils?
Neutrophil hyposegmentation
Which term refers to the measurement of the width of distribution of RBCs but not the width of cells themselves?
RDW
What is the normal range for Red Blood Cell (RBC) count in women?
4.2–5.4 cells/μL
What is the primary function of Hemoglobin (Hgb or Hb)?
Measurement of blood oxygen carrying capacity
What is the Hematocrit (Hct) range for women?
37-47%
Which condition is characterized by an increase in Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?
Macrocytic anemias
What does a decreased Red Blood Cell (RBC) count indicate?
Anemia
What can cause a decrease in Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?
Iron deficiency anemias
What is the primary role of the Mean Corpuscular Hgb (MCH) parameter?
Estimate the amount of hemoglobin in RBCs
Which disease states can lead to an increased Hematocrit (Hct) level?
Polycythemia vera
What does a decrease in Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels suggest about the blood?
Lagging indicator of acute blood loss
What does the Mean Corpuscular Hgb Content (MCHC) measure?
Amount of hemoglobin in RBCs
Test your knowledge on the major components of blood including White Blood Cells (WBCs), Red Blood Cells (RBCs), and Platelets. Learn about the descriptions and functions of these major blood components.
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