How long does it take for a progenitor cell to become a reiculocyte in peripheral blood?
5 days
With blood loss, how long does it take for BM to release reticulocytes into circulation?
3-5 days
What 4 things may cause a false increase in hemoglobin concentration?
heinz bodies, hemolysis, lipemia, oxyglobin treatment
What should the Hgb be in relation HCT to if RBCs are normal size?
should be 1/3 of HCT
How is Hct calculated?
Hct = RBC count x MCV