What does a low WBC RBC HGB HCT mean?
Low RBC counts, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can be caused by other things too, such as a lot of bleeding or malnutrition (not enough nutrients in the food eaten). Kidney disease, liver disease (cirrhosis), cancer, and medications used to treat cancer can also cause low levels.
What is HCT and PLT in blood test?
A hematocrit test is a type of blood test. Your blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These cells and platelets are suspended in a liquid called plasma. A hematocrit test measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells.
What are normal HGB and HCT levels?
Results
| Red blood cell count | Male: 4.35-5.65 trillion cells/L* (4.35-5.65 million cells/mcL**) Female: 3.92-5.13 trillion cells/L (3.92-5.13 million cells/mcL) |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | Male: 13.2-16.6 grams/dL*** (132-166 grams/L) Female: 11.6-15 grams/dL (116-150 grams/L) |
| Hematocrit | Male: 38.3-48.6 percent Female: 35.5-44.9 percent |
What does HGB and HCT tell you?
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells and hematocrit is a measurement of the amount of red blood cells as related to total blood cell count. Both hemoglobin and hematocrit are used to diagnose anemia.
Is low WBC bad?
A low WBC count can be serious because it increases your risk of developing a potentially life-threatening infection. Seek prompt medical care if you have a low WBC count and have signs of an infection, such as a fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, or skin lesions.
What does PLT mean in a blood test?
A plt examines the platelet count the number of platelets in the blood and is often carried out during a general health examination. This test is useful in determining platelet count normal range for those who are taking medications that could affect the count significantly.
What causes low HCT and HGB?
A lower than normal hematocrit can indicate: An insufficient supply of healthy red blood cells (anemia) A large number of white blood cells due to long-term illness, infection or a white blood cell disorder such as leukemia or lymphoma. Vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
What are the symptoms of high hematocrit?
What does it mean if your hematocrit is high?
- Tiredness.
- Shortness of breath.
- Flushed skin.
- Sweating.
- Dizziness.
- Joint pain.
- Itching.
- Headaches.
What happens to the hematocrit if the HCT is abnormal?
The value of the hematocrit is dependent upon the number of RBC’s. If the Hct is abnormal, then the RBC count is possibly abnormal. If the RBC count turns out to be normal, then the average size of the RBC is probably too small.
What does a hematocrit and RBC count mean?
RBCs contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. A hematocrit shows what percentage of your blood is made up of RBCs. Your RBC count is usually interpreted with your hemoglobin and hematocrit results.
How to interpret the results of the WBC and differential?
In order to interpret the results of the WBC and the Differential, the nurse must consider both relative and absolute values of the differential. Considered alone, relative results may point to one disease while masking the true pathology that would be revealed by considering the results of the white cell count.