Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count

Reference Ranges
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Adult ( > 16y) Male4.20 TO 5.40 106/mm3
Adult ( > 16y) Female3.60 TO 5.00 106/mm3
6mo - 1y 3.80 TO 5.20 106/mm3
Birth - 2wks 4.10 TO 6.10 106/mm3
2wks - 2mo 4.00 TO 6.00 106/mm3
2mo - 6mo 3.80 TO 5.60 106/mm3
1y - 6y 3.90 TO 5.30 106/mm3
Conditions

 

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