BCTC Anemia Defintions and Lab Values

Excessive number of RBC

Low blood cell counts

The percentage of packed RBCs per deciliter.

Reduced oxygen supply to the tissues

A reduction of either:

the number of RBC

the amount of Hgb

the hematocrit

Blood that is thicker than normal

Low WBC count

Low platelet count

A substance normally secreted by the gastic mucosa that is needed for intestinal absorption of Vitamin B12.

Small RBCs

RBCs devoid of pigment

4.2 -5.4 male

3.6- 5 female

40-50% Male

37-47% Female

14-16.5 Male

12-15 Female