Red cell count


The number of red blood cells (RBCs) in a volume of blood. The normal range varies slightly between laboratories but is generally between 4.2 – 5.9 million cells/cmm. This can also be referred to as the erythrocyte count and can be expressed in international units as 4.2 – 5.9 x 1012 cells per liter.

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