White Cell Count - A count of WBC's which are primarly a defense against infection. Normal values - Adults & children over 2 yrs. -5,000 - 10,000/mm. Children under 2 yrs: 6,200 - 17,000/mm.

Red Cell Count - A count of RBC's which have the primary function of transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Normal values - men: 4.7 - 6.1 million/mm, women: 4.2 - 5.4 million/mm, infants & children: 3.8 - 5.5 million/mm.

Hemoglobin - A measurement of the iron containing pigment of the RBC's. Normal values - men: 14 - 18 g/dl, women: 12 - 16 g/dl, children 11 - 16 g/dl.

Hematocrit - Is the red cell volume or volume of blood by percentage in the body. Normal values - men: 42-52%, women: 37-47%, children 31-43%.

MCV - A measurement of the average volume, or size of a single red blood cell, and is effective in classifying anemias. Normal values - Adults and children: 80-95cu microns.

MCH - A measurement of the average amount of hemoglobin within a red blood cell. Normal values - Adults and children: 32-36 g/dl or 32-36%

MCHC - A measurement of the average concentration or % of hemoglobin whthin a single red blood cell. Normal values - Adults and children: 32-36 g/dl or 32-36%.

Neutrophiles - One type of white blood cell with the primary function of killing bacterial micro organisms. Normal value - 47-78%.

Bands - Immature forms of neutrophiles which enter the system and is generally indicative of an ongoing acute bacterial infection. Normal values - 0-8%.

Lymphocytes - A type of white blood cell with the purpose of fighting chronic bacterial infection and acute viral infections. Normal values - 15-42%.

Monocytes - A type of white blood cell very similar to the neutrophiles. However, they can be more rapidly and spend a longer time in the circulation killing bacteria. Normal values - 2-11%.

Eosinophiles - A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions. Normal values - 0-8%.

Basophiles - A type of white cell very much like the Eosinophiles involved in allergic reactions. Normal values - 0-2%.

Platelet Count - A count of platelets which are formed in the bone marrow, the lungs and spleen. They play a vital role in hemostasis (stopping blood flow) and blood clotting. Abnormalities in this area can result in bleeding tendencies or hypercoagulation. Normal values - 130-425 thousand/cmm.