The following CBC values are reported in conventional units, convert and report the values in SI units: WBC: 24.0 x 103/uL RBC: 2.6 x 106/uL HGB: 7.5 g/dL HCT:  24% PLTS: 355 x 103/uL

Defects in hemoglobin synthesis often cause the formation of: 

Which is the correct way to express a hemoglobin value of 14.2 g/dL in SI units?

This peripheral skeletal protein interacts with integral membrane proteins to provide flexibility to the RBC membrane.

Normal reference ranges for hematology are 

WBC: 4.0 x 103/uL RBC: 3.4 x 106/uL HGB: 11.4 g/dL HCT: 35% PLTS: 355 x 103/uL   For the data above Calculate the MCV, MCH, and MCHC. From your calculated data, classify the size and hemoglobin content of the patient’s red cells. 

In this aggregation, erythrocytes are aligned one upon the other, resembling stacks of coins . How does this affect the sedimentation rate (ESR)?

A newborn male has a WBC count of 23.5 x 103/uL. What is the best interpretation of these values?

Renal hypoxia will stimulate: 

A blood sample from an 18-month-old infant indicates a WBC count of 10.5 x 109/L with 65% lymphocytes and 35% neutrophils. What can you conclude from this?