Full Form: Hemoglobin
Description: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.
Normal Range:
Men: 13.8 – 17.2 g/dL
Women: 12.1 – 15.1 g/dL
Low HB: May indicate anemia, blood loss, or nutritional deficiency.
High HB: May indicate dehydration or bone marrow disorders.
Description: Measures the total number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood, which help fight infection.
Normal Range: 4,000 – 11,000 cells/mm³
Low TLC: Can indicate viral infections, bone marrow problems.
High TLC: Suggests infection, inflammation, stress, or leukemia.
Description: Breaks down the types of white blood cells (WBCs) present in blood – neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Purpose: Helps identify specific causes of infection or immune responses.
Example Breakdown:
Neutrophils: 40–60%
Lymphocytes: 20–40%
Monocytes: 2–8%
Eosinophils: 1–4%
Basophils: 0.5–1%
Description: Measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube in one hour. A faster-than-normal rate may indicate inflammation.
Normal Range:
Men: 0–15 mm/hr
Women: 0–20 mm/hr
High ESR: Suggests inflammation, infection, autoimmune diseases, or chronic conditions.
Low ESR: Generally not concerning but may occur in certain blood disorders.
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