The following points highlight the top four indices of red blood cells. The indices are: 1. Mean Cell Volume 2. Increased MCV 3. Decreased MCV 4. Mean Cell Hemoglobin. 1. Mean Cell Volume (MCV): The mean cell volume indicates the volume of the "average" red cell in a sample. It is expressed in femtoliters (fl; 10-15 liters). Traditionally, MCV was [...]
In this article we will discuss about the determination of blood group. Blood type (also called blood group) is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances (antigens) on the surface of red blood cells. If the red blood cell had only "A" antigen on it, that blood was called type A. If the [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Mechanism of ESR 2. Determination of ESR 3. Factors 4. Significance. Mechanism of ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate): ESR can be observed to take place in three stages: 1. A preliminary in which taken, at least few minutes to form roleaux (aggregation of cell occur). 2. Then the period in which sinking of [...]