CBC and RBC morphology

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CBC and RBC morphology

CBC results for patients with sickle cell disease (HbSS) can reflect a slight, moderate, or severe anemia. The CBC and peripheral blood smear shown below are those of an African-American 12-year-old male patient with HbSS.

Reference intervals may vary between facilities and are dependent on patient age and gender. The reference intervals that are shown below are specific to this case.

Parameter

Patient Result

Reference Interval
White blood cell count (WBC) 18.9 3.2 - 9.8 x 109/L
Red blood cell count (RBC) 3.88 4.50 - 5.70 x 1012/L

Hemoglobin

 10.0 13.8 - 17.2 g/dL
Hematocrit 32 41 - 50%
MCV 82 80 - 110 fL
RDW 22.7 11 - 14.5
Platelet count 458 140 - 440 x 109/L