Saturday, July 31, 2010

Total Erythrocyte Count (RBC Count)

Total Erythrocyte Count (RBC Count)

Normal range (x 106cumm)

       Adult Males

      Adult Females

           Newborn

          4.7- 6.0

          4.2 –5.4

          4.1-6.7

Hemoglobin Decreased In

Hemoglobin Decreased in

All pathological causes of anemia; 
physiological in infants after 3 months of life (as infant is totally on milk feed, devoid of iron).

Hemoglobin Increased In

Hemoglobin Increased in

Chronic hypoxia of bone marrow due to exercise or any cardio respiratory disorder; 
polycythemia vera; 
physiological (normal) in newborn;
adults at high altitude.