CBC Results
After 6 weeks of Chemotherapy
| Patient | Normal Values | |
|---|---|---|
| WBC | 2.4x10³/mm³ | 3.9-10.0x10³/mm³ |
| RBC | 2.88x106/mm | 4.40-5.90x106 /mm³ |
| Hb | 8.6 gm/dl | 14-18 gm/dl |
| Hct | 26% | 38-52% |
| MCV | 90 | 80-94 fl |
| MCH | 30 pg | 27-31 pg |
| MCHC | 33 gm/dl | 31-36 gm/dl |
| Platelets | 79x10³/µL | 150-400x10³/µL |
Differential Results
| Patient | Normal Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Band | 0-5% | |
| Neutrophil | 48% | 54-62% |
| Lymphocyte | 44% | 20-40% |
| Monocyte | 6% | 4-10% |
| Eosinophil | 2% | 1-3% |
| Basophil | 0-1% | |
| Blasts | 0% |
The bone marrow aspirate showed normal precursor cells.
Instructor's Notes:
As expected during chemotherapy, Noah's WBC, RBC, and platelet counts are still quite low. His differential and the bone marrow aspirate show that normal cell lines are returning.