Counting and examining blood cells are very important in the diagnosis of blood cell diseases. Blood cell counts are used during diagnosis, treatment and follow up to determine the health of the ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

MCHC measures how much hemoglobin is in red blood cells. Low MCHC can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. High MCHC may ...

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body, including to vital organs and tissues. They also help your body get rid of carbon dioxide. Too little or too many red blood cells may be ...

Leukemia is a blood cancer with abnormal white blood cell overproduction, affecting red blood cells and platelets, leading to anemia and infection risks. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow ...

In medicine, a person’s blood-test results are compared with the average range in a population. But results are highly individual and tightly regulated around a person’s own stable values. Changes to ...