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Elongated red blood cells, often referred to as ovalocytes or elliptocytes, can indicate various health conditions, including hereditary elliptocytosis or other types of hemolytic anemia. These atypical shapes can affect the red blood cells' ability to transport oxygen efficiently and may lead to complications. In some cases, elongated red blood cells can be a benign variation, but if identified, further investigation may be warranted to determine the underlying cause.
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What are the the cells that carry oxygen?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin. These cells are also known as erythrocytes.
What do you mean by crenated blood cells?
shrinking of blood
Relating to blood cells what does MCV stand for?
MCV stands for the mean cell volume, or average cell volume, of our red blood count. In a complete red blood count, this volume is measured by comparing the number of packed red blood cells against regular blood cells. Hematocrit, which is a substance that packs these red blood cells was directly linked to Lance Armstrong‰Ûªs blood doping allegations.
What does nrbc mean in a blood test?
absolute number of nucleated red blood cells
What does Pit mean on a blood test and what is a normal level?
size of red blood cells
Does every part of the body have red blood cells?
As the name says, red blood cells are found in the blood. If there is blood there, there is red blood cells.
Where do red blood cells get oxygen?
If by that you mean where they get their own oxygen, then from nowhere because red blood cells do not need oxygen, they perform all reactions anaerobically.If you mean where they get it to give off for the rest of your body, then its from the lungs.
Do you have more red blood cells or white blood cells in your body?
You have more red blood cells in your body than white because white blood cells only tend to produce when your body is under pressure by pressure I mean an illness . Plus for each tiny drop of blood we have there are over 5 million red blood cells in side :)
What does poikilocytosis mean?
Having poikilocytes in your blood - which are irregular red blood cells
What cells are in the bloodstream?
The cells in the bloodstream include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, and platelets aid in blood clotting.
What is the blood cell containing hemoglobin?
Red blood cells (also called erythrocytes)
What blood cells contain haemoglobin?
Red blood cells because that is what carries oxygen throughout the body
