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When available automatic quantification of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and red blood cell distribution width (RDW), usually as part of CBC panel, generally decides whether you will call the sample "'''normocytic'''" versus "microcytic"/"macrocytic" and/or "anisocytotic", even if it is not clearly visible in the microscope. | |||
'''Schistocytes''' (fragmented parts red blood cells) only needs mentioning if constituting over 1% of red blood cells. | '''Schistocytes''' (fragmented parts red blood cells) only needs mentioning if constituting over 1% of red blood cells. | ||
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Revision as of 10:43, 3 November 2021
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Look at and comment separately on white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
Red blood cells
| RDW in adults[1] | Terminology[1] |
|---|---|
| 14.5% - 18% | Mild anisocytosis |
| 18% - 26% | Moderate anisocytosis |
| > 26% | Severe anisocytosis |
When available automatic quantification of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and red blood cell distribution width (RDW), usually as part of CBC panel, generally decides whether you will call the sample "normocytic" versus "microcytic"/"macrocytic" and/or "anisocytotic", even if it is not clearly visible in the microscope.
Schistocytes (fragmented parts red blood cells) only needs mentioning if constituting over 1% of red blood cells.
Notes
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 . High RDW level in the blood. MrLabTest. Last update: 12/01/2021
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