Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: خ

Red blood cells (RBC)

خڕۆکە سوورەکان (RBC)

The blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the whole body.

Definition

The blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the whole body. Their count is read together with haemoglobin and MCV. In thalassaemia carriers the count is often normal or high while the cells are small, which helps the doctor tell it apart from iron deficiency.

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This information is for understanding only and does not replace a doctor’s advice. For diagnosis, care and any treatment, always consult a qualified doctor.