Knowledge Check

A normal RBC count is around:

a
4-6 million per L
b
4-6 billion per L
c
4-6 trillion/L
d
4-6 thousand/L

For every WBC there are about:

a
10 RBCs
b
100 RBCs
c
1,000 RBCs
d
Million RBCs

Which of the following is/are true:

a
Hb is a fractional volume, Hct is reported as weight/volume
b
Hct is a fractional volume, Hb is reported as weight/volume
c
The Hb and Hct are interchangeable
d
The Hb is a measure of blood viscosity, the Hct of oxygen carrying capacity
e
The Hct is a measure of blood viscosity, the Hb of oxygen carrying capacity

True or false: the RBC count is an accurate marker of oxygen carrying capacity of blood.

a
True
b
False

Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct:

a
The patient’s total WBC count is around 25,000/mm
b
The patient’s total WBC count is around 15,000/mm
c
The patient has a left shift
d
The differential is manual
e
The differential is automated

What parameter is more helpful clinically?

a
MCH
b
MCHC

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