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Which is a better indicator for anemia hemoglobin or hematocrit?
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Is 482 platelet count bad hemoglobin 9 and hematocrit 31?
First, it depends on whether you're a man or woman (assuming you're not a child-children have a naturally lower count) and the reason for the low counts. Don't know about the platelet count, but a hemoglobin count of 9 and hematocrit of 31 would indicate moderate anemia in a woman and more severe anemia in a man. I know breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are generally given a blood infusion at a HGB count of 8 or lower. Anemia can have many causes, from the scary stuff to simple nutritional deficiency or over-hydration. Since you must have gotten these results from a doctor, why not ask him or her yourself and get a better answer based on your particular situation?
Is an iron level of 23 low?
Ferritin Range (should be) 15-150 Iron Range 35-180 TIBC Range 280-380 Hemoglobin 11.5-16.0 Hematocrit 34.5-47.0 Depending on the lab that is probably low. A better indicator would be the iron/ TIBC ratio or iron saturation.
Individuals with malaria have a better chance of surviving if they have which type of anemia?
Sickle-cell anemia
Does carbon monoxide bind to hemoglobin or oxygen better?
Carbon monoxide bind easily to hemoglobin.
What are the steps in making hemoglobin?
There are five steps in making a persons hemoglobin better. Some of the foods that will improve a persons hemoglobin are red meat, veggies, fruits, nuts, and breads.
What is the color of RBC's without hemoglobin?
The red blood cells don't loose hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein the oxygen binds to. So I think a better question is " What is the colour of RBC's without oxygen?" And the answer in a dark red.
Treatment for sickle cell anemia?
There is only medications to help you fell better.
What does a hemoglobin level of 8 mean for a man?
It's better than 7
Is sickle cell infectious or non infectious disease?
IT is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin. it occurs when a person inherits two abnormal genes that cause there RBCs to change shape .instead of being flexible and disc- shaped , these cells are more stiff and curved. it is not an infectious disease .
Why is the RBC without a nucleus?
just to accommodate more hemoglobin for better oxygen transport
For a skewed distribution what is a better indicator of the central tendency?
Mode
85 year old man with CHF reduced kidney function anemia and edema is given blood transfusions lasic every other week along with anti nusea medication How long can this go on?
Well the lasix, which is a diuretic is probably going to be prescribed indefinitely because of the CHF, reduced kidney function and edema. The blood transfusions may stop once your blood labs improve. It's hard to tell because I don't know if the anemia is a long term condition or a complication. Mostly what they look at is your hemoglobin in your blood labs. If your hemoglobin levels improve, and the anemia gets better then it will be up to your doctor. You can however, be on blood transfusions indefinitely. A lot of the times nausea can be caused by fluid volume overload, which sounds like a complication you have from the CHF, so this medication is indefinite too.
