Your doctor might order more results to learn whether you have an illness or blood condition, including: Mean corpuscular hem oglobin (MCH). This test tells how much hemoglobin is in your typical red blood cell. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC).
This is the average size of your red blood cells. If they’re bigger than usual, your MCV will be higher. That could happen if you have low vitamin B12 or folate levels. If your red blood cells are smaller, you could have a type of anemia.
Red blood cells (RBC). These deliver oxygen throughout your body. They also help carry carbon dioxide. If your RBC count is too low, you may have anemia or another condition.
Hematocrit (Hct). This test tells how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. A low score may be a sign that you don’t have enough iron, the mineral that helps your body make red blood cells.
In general, the reference ranges are: White blood cells: 4,500 to 11,000 cells per microliter (cells/mcL)
White blood cell differential. There are five types of white blood cells: basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils. This test shows how many of each kind you have. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Print.
The test can tell your doctor a lot about your overall health. It measures: White blood cells (WBCs). These help your body fight germs. If you have too many of them, it could be a sign of inflammation, infection, a medical reaction, or another health condition. If it’s low, you could be at a higher risk for infection.