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Red Blood Cells (RBC)

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Red Blood Cells (RBC)

ID 300

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Reference ranges and concentrations

Reference ranges come from the existing EH diagnostic-test range tables. Ranges can differ between laboratories, methods, age groups and clinical situations.

Diagnostic test / concentration	Reference range	Unit	Age	Gender	Category / test group
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	3.6 – 5	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	Adult ( > 16y)	Female	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	4.2 – 5.4	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	Adult ( > 16y)	Male	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	4.1 – 6.1	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	Birth - 2wks	Both	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	4 – 6	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	2wks - 2mo	Both	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	3.8 – 5.6	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	2mo - 6mo	Both	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	3.8 – 5.2	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	6mo - 1y	Both	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count	3.9 – 5.3	10<sup>6</sup>/mm<sup>3</sup>	1y - 6y	Both	Blood Studies / Red Blood Cell Tests

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Red Blood Cells (RBC)

Red Blood Cells (RBC)

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