Red Blood Cell Index. Given that the cytoplasm of rbcs consists mainly of hb it is likely that the refractive index is mostly due to the content of hb. If you score outside this range you could have a nutrient. It is expressed as g dl of red blood cells or as a percentage value. The red cell indices are a part of complete blood count cbc which reveals the complete status of various components of the blood in the individual s body.
Red blood distribution width index. Rbc the number of red blood cells in the sample. Mch quantifies the amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell. Mean cell or corpuscular volume mcv mean cell hemoglobin mch mean cell hemoglobin concentration mchc these parameters identify characteristics of the red cells that are circulating at the time that the sample was collected. Serve as quality control checks. When the hemoglobin content reduces in the blood the condition is called as anemia.
Normal count of red blood cells.
This is a determination carried as part of the complete blood count cbc. A normal range for red cell distribution width is 12 2 to 16 1 percent in adult females and 11 8 to 14 5 percent in adult males. Given that the cytoplasm of rbcs consists mainly of hb it is likely that the refractive index is mostly due to the content of hb. In males 4 8 5 5 million mm 3. Reference values are between 80 and 96 fl according to the american association for clinical chemistry. Red cell indices comprise the parameters that reveal the hemoglobin content and physical characteristics of the red blood cells.