Normal Laboratory Values
Normal Laboratory Values
Laboratory Data
Hematocrit: Hematocrit is the proportion of your total blood volume that is composed of red
blood cells. A hematocrit (Hct) test indicates whether you have too few or too many red blood
cells conditions that can occur as the result of certain diseases. Red blood cells, or
erythrocytes (uh-RITH-roe-sites), transport oxygen throughout your body.
Red Blood Cell count: analyzes the amount and function of blood cells and plasma. It is
important because RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your bodys tissues. The
number of RBCs you have can affect how much oxygen your tissues receive. Your tissues need
oxygen to function effectively.
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): shows the size of the red blood cells.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): the amount of hemoglobin in an average red blood
cell.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): shows if the cells are all the same or different sizes or
shapes.
White Blood Cell count shows the level of white blood cells. WBCs are responsible for fighting
infection in the body. There are five subtypes of WBCs: neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils,
lymphocytes, and monocytes. WBCs are often drawn to determine infection, inflammation,
allergic response, and parasitic infection.
Platelet Count: The number of platelets in a specified volume of blood. It is used to diagnose
and/or to monitor certain types of bleeding and clotting disorders.
Neutrophil: It is a type of white blood cell, a type of granulocyte. It is the most abundant type
of granulocytes and the most abundant (40% to 75%) type of white blood cells in most
mammals. They form an essential part of the innate immune system.
Lymphocyte: It is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are two
main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells produce antibodies that are used
to attack invading bacteria, viruses, and toxins. The T cells destroy the body's own cells that
have themselves been taken over by viruses or become cancerous.