Complete Blood Cell Count

Question 1

what blood components are typically included in a CBC panel?

Answer 1

WBCs
RBCs
ESR
Hematocrit % of RBC
Hemoglobin
platelet count

Question 2

normal WBC count?

Answer 2

4,000-11,000 cells/uL (microliter)

Question 3

what blood component normal count is 4,000-11,000 cells/uL (microliter)?

Answer 3

WBC

Question 4

what can an abnormal WBC count indicate?

Answer 4

infection or immune response

Question 5

leukocytosis

Answer 5

elevated WBC count
WBC count > 11,000 cells/uL

Question 6

leukopenia

Answer 6

decreased WBC count
WBC count < 4,000 cells/uL

Question 7

what condition is indicated by elevated WBC count > 11,000 cells/uL?

Answer 7

leukocytosis

Question 8

what condition is indicated by decreased WBC count < 4,000 cells/uL?

Answer 8

leukopenia

Question 9

normal RBC count in males and females

Answer 9

male: 4.7-6.1 million cells/uL
female: 4.2-5.4 million cells/uL

Question 10

what blood component normal range for men is 4.7-6.1 mil cells/uL and for women is 4.2-5.4 mil cells/uL?

Answer 10

RBC count

Question 11

anemia as it relates to RBC count

Answer 11

low RBC count, indicating insufficient amount of RBCs to deliver oxygen to tissues

Question 12

what condition is indicated by low RBC count and results in insufficient amount of RBCs to deliver oxygen to tissues?

Answer 12

anemia

Question 13

polycythemia as it relates to RBC count

Answer 13

high RBC count, indicating poor blood flow and increased risk for clotting

Question 14

what condition is indicated by a high RBC count, resulting in poor blood flow and increased risk for clotting?

Answer 14

polycythemia

Question 15

what can abnormal erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) values clinically indicate?

Answer 15

inflammation, infection, tissue damage

Question 16

what abnormal blood component value can indicate inflammation, infection or tissue damage?

Answer 16

ESR

Question 17

normal ESR ranges for men and women over and under 50 y/o?

Answer 17

men under 50: 0-15 mm/hr
men over 50: 0-20 mm/hr
women under 50: 0-20 mm/hr
women over 50: 0-30 mm/hr

Question 18

what blood component normal ranges for men and women are as follows:
men under 50: 0-15 mm/hr
men over 50: 0-20 mm/hr
women under 50: 0-20 mm/hr
women over 50: 0-30 mm/hr

Answer 18

ESR

Question 19

what kinds of conditions do elevated ESR levels indicate?

Answer 19

inflammation, tissue damage

Question 20

what kinds of conditions do decreased ESR levels indicate?

Answer 20

conditions effecting RBC properties/disease states

Question 21

normal range of hematocrit % of RBC in men and women?

Answer 21

men: 38.8-46.4%
women: 35.4-44.4%

Question 22

what blood component normal ranges for men and women are as follows:
men: 38.8-46.4%
women: 35.4-44.4%

Answer 22

hematocrit % of RBC

Question 23

anemia as it relates to hematocrit % in RBC?

Answer 23

low % of RBC in blood- RBCs are decreased, lost or destroyed

Question 24

polycythemia as it relates to hematocrit % in RBC?

Answer 24

high % of RBC in blood- thicker blood, affects circulation, increased risk of clotting

Question 25

hemoglobin normal ranges for men and women?

Answer 25

men: 13.3-16.2 g/dL women: 12-15.8 g/dL

Question 26

what blood component normal ranges for men and women are as follows: men: 13.3-16.2 g/dL women: 12-15.8 g/dL

Answer 26

hemoglobin

Question 27

anemia as it relates to hemoglobin?

Answer 27

low hemoglobin, blood has decreased ability to carry oxygen

Question 28

polycythemia as it relates to hemoglobin?

Answer 28

high hemoglobin, thicker blood, impaired circulation, increased risk for clotting

Question 29

platelet count normal range?

Answer 29

150,000-450,000 platelets/uL

Question 30

thrombocytopenia

Answer 30

decreased clotting ability platelet count < 150,000 platelets/uL

Question 31

what condition is represented by a platelet count < 150,000 platelets/uL and decreased clotting ability?

Answer 31

thrombocytopenia

Question 32

thrombocytosis

Answer 32

increased risk for clotting platelet count > 450,000 platelets/uL

Question 33

what condition is represented by a platelet count > 450,000 platelets/uL and increases risk for clotting?

Answer 33

thrombocytosis