Red Blood Cell Indices
Definition
Red blood cell (RBC) indices are calculations derived from the complete blood count that aid in the diagnosis and classification of anemia.
Purpose
Red blood cell indices help classify types of anemia, a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Healthy people have an adequate number of correctly sized red blood cells containing enough hemoglobin to carry sufficient oxygen to all the body's tissues. Anemia is diagnosed when either the hemoglobin or hematocrit of a blood sample is too low.
Description
Measurements needed to calculate RBC indices...
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