Neutrophilic granulocytes are characterized by the presence of two types of granules in the cytoplasm: azurophilic and specific, the contents of which allow these cells to perform their functions.
The white blood cell count is the percentage of different types of white blood cells in a blood smear. When evaluating the white blood cell count, it is sometimes necessary to consider the absolute counts of individual white blood cell types.
The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a measure of the saturation of red blood cells with hemoglobin. MCHC is determined automatically in hematology analyzers. This parameter can also be calculated using the formula: Hb (g/dL) × 100/Ht (%).
The mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is measured in femtoliters (fl) or cubic micrometers. In hematology analyzers, MCV is calculated by dividing the sum of the cellular volumes by the number of red blood cells.
The red blood cell (RBC) count is one of the most important indicators of the blood system. The RBC is the most numerous formed element of the blood, containing hemoglobin.
Hematocrit is the volume fraction of red blood cells in whole blood (the ratio of red blood cell volume to plasma volume). Hematocrit depends on the number and volume of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells, is a complex protein composed of heme and globin. Hemoglobin's primary function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, remove carbon dioxide from the body, and regulate acid-base balance.
