Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate
Definition: It is defined as the rate of sedimentation of erythrocytes in a column of anti-coagulated blood at a certain…
Morphological examination of erythrocytes
All parameters of the erythrocyte picture can be determined using a blood cell counter, except assessing the morphological appearance of…
Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
DefinitionPacked cells volume (PCV) or Hematocrit, is defined as the percent of blood occupied by RBCs, or simply you can…
Physiological Factors affecting the RBCs count
The circulating red blood cells (RBCs) are produced by the bone marrow, stored in the spleen and circulate in the…