Here are the formulas for RBC indeces:
- Mean Cell Volume(MCV) MCV=Hct x 10 / RBC in millions/ mm3 Normal=82-92 femtoliters or base on clin diag 80 – 96 fL or µm3
- Mean Cell Hemoglobin(MCH) MCH=gm Hgb /dL x 10 / RBC in millions/mm3 Normal=27-32 micromicrograms | clin diag 27.5 – 33.2 pg
- Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration(MCHC) MCHC=gm Hgb/dL x 100 /Hct % Normal=32-36 % | clin diag 33.4 – 35.5
Typical Red Cell count
Men 4.5 – 5.9 x 10 6 /µL
Female 4.5 – 5.1
Hematocrit
Male 41.5 – 50.4 %
Female 35.9 – 44.6
Hemoglobin
Male 14 – 17.5 g/dL
Female 12.3 – 15.3
Source:
Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods 21 edition
p.460,1414