RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 167
OP 172
DO 10.3949/ccjm.86a.18072
VO 86
IS 3
A1 Jori E. May
A1 Marisa B. Marques
A1 Vishnu V.B. Reddy
A1 Radhika Gangaraju
YR 2019
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/86/3/167.abstract
AB The complete blood cell count (CBC) is one of the most frequently ordered laboratory tests, but some values included in the test may be overlooked. This brief review discusses 3 potentially underutilized components of the CBC: the red blood cell distribution width (RDW), the mean platelet volume (MPV), and the nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) count. These results have unique diagnostic applications and prognostic implications that can be incorporated into clinical practice. By understanding all components of the CBC, providers can learn more about the patient’s condition.