An 18-year-old female has a CBC performed as part of a routine physical exam. The following results are obtained and the physician determines she is anemic. After reviewing her CBC results shown below, which of the following would be an appropriate description of the anemia?
Parameter
| Value
| Reference Interval
|
White blood cells (WBC)
| 5.6 x 109/L
| 4.0-10.0 x 109/L
|
Red blood cells (RBC)
| 3.2 x 1012/L
| 4.2-5.9 x 1012/L
|
Hemoglobin
| 9.9 g/dL
| 12-16 g/dL
|
Hematocrit
| 30%
| 37-48%
|
MCV
| 75 fL
| 80-100 fL
|
RDW-CV
| 14%
| 11.0-15.0%
|
Please select the single best answer