Jun

14

2022

What erythrocyte values are calculated vs. measured by automated cell counters?

By William Aird

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What erythrocyte values are calculated vs. measured by automated cell counters?

Measured:

  • Hemoglobin (Hb)
  • Red blood cell (RBC) count
  • Mean cell volume (MCV)

Calculated:

  • Hematocrit (Hct) = MCV x RBC count
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) = Hb/RBC count
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) = Hb/Hct

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