Here is a 2500-word description of blood count range without headings and 30 tags for SlideShare uploading on blood count range using keywords to rank on top: Blood Count Range A blood count range is a set of values that are considered normal for the number of different types of blood cells in the blood. Blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fighting infection, and helping the blood to clot. There are three main types of blood cells: red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. RBCs carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs. WBCs fight infection and disease. Platelets help the blood to clot. The normal blood count range for each type of blood cell is different for men, women, and children. The following table shows the normal blood count range for adults: Blood cell type Normal range (cells/mm3) Red blood cells (RBCs) Male: 4.7-6.1 million/mm3; Female: 4.2-5.4 million/mm3 White blood cells (WBCs) 4,500-11,000 cells/mm3 Platelets 150,000-450,000 cells/mm3 A blood count range is important because it can help to diagnose a variety of medical conditions. For example, a high RBC count may indicate polycythemia, a condition in which the body produces too many red blood cells. A low RBC count may indicate anemia, a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. A high WBC count may indicate an infection or inflammation. A low WBC count may indicate a blood disorder or a weakened immune system. A high platelet count may indicate an increased risk of blood clots. A low platelet count may indicate a problem with the bone marrow, where platelets are produced. Causes of abnormal blood count range There are a variety of factors that can can cause an abnormal blood count range. These include: Infection: Infections can cause an increase in white blood cells, as the body fights off the infection. Inflammation: Inflammation can also cause an increase in white blood cells. Blood disorders: Blood disorders, such as leukemia and lymphoma, can cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Cancer: Cancer can also cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Autoimmune diseases: Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, can cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Nutrient deficiencies: Nutrient deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, can cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Medications: Some medications, such as chemotherapy drugs and corticosteroids, can cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Pregnancy: Pregnancy can cause changes in the number and type of blood cells. Symptoms of abnormal blood count range The symptoms of an abnormal blood count range can vary depending on the underlying cause.

2. Name Men Women
RBCs 4.7-6.1 million
cells/mcl
4.2-5.4 million
cells/mcl
HB 132-166 g/L 116-150 g/L
WBCs 3.4-9.6 billion
cells/L
3.4-9.6 billion
cells/L
Platelets 135-317 Billion/L 157-371 billion/L