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Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count

The number of RBCs per cubic millimeter gives an indirect estimate of the Hb content of the blood. Manual blood cell counting chamber (hemocytometer) methods give errors of 7%-14% or even more, depending on the experience of the technician. Automatic counting machines reduce this error to about 4%. However, many smaller laboratories do not have […]

Hemoglobin (HB)

The major emphasis in hematology is placed on the three cellular elements of the blood—red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. Each of these elements is discussed subsequently in separate chapters, beginning with disorders of the RBCs. The noncellular elements of the blood (fluid, electrolytes, plasma proteins, and other constituents) are included […]