Red Blood Cell Indices

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the hematologic information provided by red blood cell (RBC) indices, including mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), and mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC).
  • List common reference intervals for RBC indices.
  • Calculate MCV, MCH, and MCHC using standard formulas.
  • Explain how RBC indices are applied in the morphological classification of anemia, quality control monitoring, patient delta checks, and identification of specimen integrity issues.

Course Outline

  • Red Blood Cell Indices
    • Red Blood Cell Indices
    • Mean Cell Volume
    • Mean Cell Hemoglobin
    • Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration
    • Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration, continued
    • Hyperchromia
    • Morphological Classification of Anemia
    • Quality Control and Delta Checks
    • Summary
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.