CBC (Complete Blood Count) | Lab Tests | GLOWM

Laboratory Tests

This section provides detailed information on a wide range of laboratory tests relevant to women's medicine

A rapid reference

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

The complete blood count measures the:

Normal Values for Men*

HCT 40–54%

Hgb

13.5–17.5 g/dL
WBC 5,000–10,000/µL

Neutrophils

3000–7000 (50–60%)

Bands/stabs

0–5%

Eosinophils

50–250 (1–4%)

Basophils

25–100 (0.5–1.0%)

Monocytes

100–600 (2–6%)

Lymphocytes

1000–4000 (20–40%)
RBC 4.2–5.4 x 100,000/µL
MCV 87–-103 µm3/red cell
MCH 26–34 pg/cell
MCHC 31–37 g Hgb/dL
Platelet count 150,000–-350,000/mm3

Normal Values for Women*

HCT 37–47%

Hgb

12.0–16.0 g/dL
WBC 5,000–10,000/µL

Neutrophils

1800–7700 (50–60%)

Bands/stabs

0–5%

Eosinophils

0–450 (0–4%)

Basophils

25–100 (0.5–1.0%)

Monocytes

0–800 (0–8%)

Lymphocytes

1000–4800 (20–50%)
RBC 3.6–5.0 x 100,000/µL
MCV 87–103 µm3/red cell
MCH 26–34 pg/cell
MCHC 31–37 g Hgb/dL
Platelet count 150,000–350,000/mm3

*These are general values taken from a variety of sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one type of testing protocol to another.
Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington DC, 20372-5300, USA