red cell count

red cell count

Erythrocyte count Hematology The number of RBCs per volume of blood, measured in microliters–µL or cubic millimeters–mm3; at birth, the RCC is ↑, which is followed shortly by a ↓ that 'bottoms out' at ± 2 months of age, then slowly rises to adult levels; polycythemia is an↑ in RBCs of any cause, which may be either neoplastic, as in polycythemia vera, or nonneoplastic–erythrocytosis or 2º polycythemia, due to various factors–high altitudes, smoking, cyanotic heart defects, and COPD; ↓ RBC count–anemia can, like polycythemia, be physiologic–as in marathon runners or pathologic Ref range ♂: 4.1-5.4 x 1012/L–US: 4.1-5.4 x 106/µL; ♀: 3.8-5.2 x 1012/L: 3.8-5.2 x 106/µL. RBCs, WBCs, platelets are counted by automated devices. See Anemia, Hematocrit, Red cell indices.

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Patient discussion about red cell count.

Q. what is a normal red blood cell count for breast cancer after operation

A. i know that the normal count is between 4.2 to 5.9 million cells/cmm. if you have anything else- i think this question should be to the Doctor...cause even if someone here will tell you it's ok that it's a bit low- the Doctor should know that and he has your chart with all your medical information. there for i would give him a phone call to ask if it's o.k. - unless you are in the normal average i told you, then you shouldn't worry about it.