What Parameter of the Routine Complete Blood Count (CBC) Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

What parameter of the routine complete blood count (CBC) is a sensitive indicator of preclinical iron deficiency?

• A) Red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
• B) Hematocrit
• C) Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)
• D) Red blood count

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Definitions:

IR Stretching Frequencies

The specific frequencies at which molecular bonds absorb infrared radiation, causing the bonds to stretch, useful in identifying functional groups in molecules.

C-N Bond

A chemical bond between carbon and nitrogen atoms, common in organic compounds such as amines and amides.

IR Stretch

Infrared stretching refers to the vibration that occurs between atoms within molecules as they absorb infrared radiation, indicative of functional groups in a compound.

IR Bond Stretches

Refers to changes in bond lengths within molecules as observed in infrared spectroscopy, indicative of various functional groups.