Explain the significance of each abnormal result
What will be an ideal response?
Hct: Normal 36% to 48%. A value of 27.3% means the mass of the red blood cells (RBCs) is low.
Hgb: Normal 12 to 16 g/dL. A value of 8.3 g/dL means the heme, or oxygen-carrying capacity of the
RBCs, is low.
MCV: Normal 82 to 98 mm3 . A value of 31.6 mm3 means the RBCs are small, consistent with microcytic
anemia.
RDW: Normal 11.5% to 14.5%. RDW reflects the size of the individual RBCs compared with one
another. A value of 15.6% means the cells are large and deficient in iron. This is helpful in
distinguishing anemia of chronic disease from iron deficiency anemia.
Fe: Normal 65 to 165 mcg/dL. An iron value of 30 mcg/dL indicates iron deficiency.
Ferritin: Normal 18 to 160 mg/dL. Ferritin is more specific and sensitive than the iron level. A low level
indicates iron deficiency anemia.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)