Site Map	Interpretation of the Full Blood Count and Haematological Indicies

• Use of the full blood count in clinical investigation of the adult patient
• Interpretation of:
  • Haemoglobin (Hb)
  • Red cell count (RBC)
  • Red cell indicies (e.g. PCV, MCH, MCHC, MCV)
• Interpretation of additional tests in the investigation of anaemia
  • Blood film
  • Serum ferritin
  • Serum B12
  • Red cell folate
  • Reticulocyte count
• Interpretation of
  • Total white cell count (WBC) and differential white cell count
  • Platelet count
• Initial investigation of haemostasis and the coagulation system
• The international normalized ratio (INR) in monitoring anticoagulant therapy

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