The Following RBC Indices Are Obtained on a Patient When

question 35

Multiple Choice

The following RBC indices are obtained on a patient when calculated using results from manual methods:
MCV: 73 fL
MCH: 24 pg
MCHC: 33.4 g/dL
When the stained blood film is evaluated, the RBCs are normocytic normochromic. What conclusion can be made from this information?

• A) The hematocrit is too low.
• B) The hemoglobin is too low.
• C) The red count is too high.
• D) It is impossible to come to any conclusion.

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