Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count

Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count

The complete blood cell count (CBC) is one of the most frequently ordered laboratory tests, but some values included in the test may be overlooked. This brief review discusses 3 potentially underutilized components of the CBC: the red blood cell distribution width (RDW), the mean platelet volume (MP...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2019-03, Vol.86 (3), p.167-172
Hauptverfasser: May, Jori E, Marques, Marisa B, Reddy, Vishnu V B, Gangaraju, Radhika
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Blood Cell Count - methods
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Errors - prevention & control
Erythroblasts
Erythrocyte Indices
Humans
Mean Platelet Volume
Prognosis
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Zusammenfassung:The complete blood cell count (CBC) is one of the most frequently ordered laboratory tests, but some values included in the test may be overlooked. This brief review discusses 3 potentially underutilized components of the CBC: the red blood cell distribution width (RDW), the mean platelet volume (MPV), and the nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) count. These results have unique diagnostic applications and prognostic implications that can be incorporated into clinical practice. By understanding all components of the CBC, providers can learn more about the patient's condition.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.86a.18072