Haematology Laboratory Values
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|Flow Cytometry
|Haematology Laboratory Values
|Indications for Irradiated Blood Products
Haematology Reference Ranges
| Makindo
🩸 Haematology — Core Indices
| Test |
Reference Range |
| Haemoglobin | (M) 13.0–18.0 g/dL
| (F) 11.5–16.5 g/dL |
| Haematocrit | (M) 0.40–0.52
| (F) 0.36–0.47 |
| MCV | 80–96 fL |
| MCH | 28–32 pg |
| MCHC | 32–35 g/dL |
| White Cell Count | 4–11 × 10⁹/L |
| Platelet Count | 150–400 × 10⁹/L |
| Reticulocyte Count | 25–85 × 10⁹/L (0.5–2.4%) |
| ESR |
<50 yrs: M 0–15, F 0–20 mm/hr
≥50 yrs: M 0–20, F 0–30 mm/hr
|
| Plasma Viscosity | 1.50–1.72 mPa·s |
🧫 White Cell Differential
| Cell Type |
Reference Range |
| Neutrophils | 1.5–7.0 × 10⁹/L |
| Lymphocytes | 1.5–4.0 × 10⁹/L |
| Monocytes | 0–0.8 × 10⁹/L |
| Eosinophils | 0.04–0.4 × 10⁹/L |
| Basophils | 0–0.1 × 10⁹/L |
🧬 Coagulation Screen
| Test |
Reference Range |
| Prothrombin Time (PT) | 11.5–15.5 s |
| INR | < 1.4 |
| APTT | 30–40 s |
| Fibrinogen | 1.8–5.4 g/L |
| Bleeding Time | 3–8 min |
🧪 Coagulation Factors & Thrombophilia
| Test |
Reference Range |
| Factors II, V, VII–XII | 50–150 IU/dL |
| Factor V Leiden | Varies (genetic test) |
| Von Willebrand Factor | 45–150 IU/dL |
| VWF Antigen | 50–150 IU/dL |
| Protein C | 80–135 IU/dL |
| Protein S | 80–120 IU/dL |
| Antithrombin III | 80–120 IU/dL |
| Activated Protein C Resistance | 2.12–4.0 |
| Fibrin Degradation Products | < 100 mg/L |
| D-Dimer | < 0.5 mg/L |
🧲 Haematinics
| Test |
Reference Range |
| Serum Iron | 12–30 µmol/L |
| Total Iron Binding Capacity | 45–75 µmol/L |
| Ferritin | 15–300 µg/L |
| Transferrin | 2.0–4.0 g/L |
| Vitamin B12 | 160–760 ng/L |
| Serum Folate | 2.0–11.0 µg/L |
| Red Cell Folate | 160–640 µg/L |
| Haptoglobin | 0.13–1.63 g/L |
🧬 Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
| Fraction |
Normal Value |
| HbA | > 95% |
| HbA₂ | 2–3% |
| HbF | < 2% |
📌 Makindo tip: Always interpret haematology results in clinical context.
“Normal” ranges do not exclude acute bleeding, haemolysis, or marrow failure.
