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Hemoglobin (Hgb)
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measures total amt of Hgb (Fe containing protein) in total blood vol. It indicates if sufficient Oxygen is being provided to the cells.
male [13.5–18 g/dL] female [12–15 g/dL]. Anemia <10.5 g/dL |
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Hematocrit (Hct)
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Percentage of RBC in the total blood vol.
male [40–54%] female [ 36–46%] |
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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Provides info. about the cellular components of the blood. (RBC, WBC, and platelet)
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When does H&H increase?
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Hct and Hgb increase during dehydration. Less fluid or excess RBCs
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When does H&H decrease?
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H&H decrease in hypervolemia. Excess fluid or less RBCs.
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