Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams

Exercise 24

A 48-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital because of wheezing, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. Her history included diabetes and hypertension. Her CBC data show a hemoglobin of 8.2 g/dL (82 g/L), RBC count of
and mCV = 109.8 fL. Her WBC count and platelet count were within the reference interval.
Consider the actions that the clinical laboratory professional should take.
E valuate the calculated Hct, MCH, and MCHC as compared with the reference intervals for a 48-yearold female.