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| WBC (White Blood Cell Count): 5,000-10,000/mm3 |
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| A measure of the number of white blood cells in the blood. White blood cells are part of the immune system and help fight infection. |
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| RBC (Red Blood Cell Count): 4.2 million- 5.9 million/mm3 |
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| A measure of the number of red blood cells in the blood. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. |
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| Hemoglobin: 13-18 g/dL (Male), 12-16 g/dL (Female) |
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| A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
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| Hematocrit: 42-50% (Male), 40-48% (Female) |
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| The percentage of red blood cells in the total volume of blood. |
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| Platelet Count: 100,000 - 400,000/mm3 |
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| A measure of the number of platelets in the blood. (clotting) |
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| A high white blood cell count, often indicating an infection or inflammation. |
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| A low white blood cell count, which can make a person more susceptible to infections. |
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| A high platelet count, which can increase the risk of blood clots. |
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| A low platelet count, which can increase the risk of bleeding. |
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| A high hematocrit may be due to dehydration, when fluid loss exceeds fluid intake, or other conditions that lead to an increased production of red blood cells. (high altitude training) |
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| A low hematocrit can indicate anemia, blood loss, or certain nutritional deficiencies. (B12, Iron) |
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