A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood,
especially red blood cells, white blood cells , and platelets. A CBC also helps him or her diagnose conditions, such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders. NORMAL VALUES White blood cell (WBC, leukocyte) count 5,000-10,000 WBCs per cubic millimeter (mm3) or 5.010.0 x 109 WBCs per liter (L) (nonpregnant) 5,000-10,000 WBCs per cubic millimeter (mm3) or 5.010.0 x 109 WBCs per liter (L) Red blood cell (RBC) count Hemoglobin (Hgb) Platelet Mean platelet (thrombocyte) volume (MPV) count
Men
4.5-5.5 million RBCs per microliter (mcL) or 4.55.5 x 1012/liter (L)
14-17.4 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 140174 grams per liter (g/L)
Women
4.0-5.0 million RBCs per mcL or 4.0-5.0 x 1012/L
12-16 g/dL or 120-160 g/L
Adult
Children
3.8-6.0 million RBCs per mcL or 3.8-6.0 x 1012/L 4.1-6.1 million RBCs per mcL or 4.1-6.1 x 1012/L
9.5-20.5 g/dL or 95-205 g/L
140,000400,000 platelets per mm3 or 140400 x 109/L 150,000450,000 platelets per mm 3 or 150450 x 109/L
7.4-10.4 mcm3 or 7.410.4 fL
7.4-10.4 mcm3 or 7.410.4 fL
Newborn
14.5-24.5 g/dL or 145-245 g/L