Why does blood become viscous? Low flowstates permit increased molecular interactions to occur between red cells and between plasma proteins and red cells. This can cause red cells to stick together and form chains of several cells (rouleau formation) within the microcirculation, which increases the...
count (CBC) Blood CountsWBC RBC Hb Hct MCV MCH MCHC RDW Plat MPV Red Cells Hemoglobin (Hb, Hgb) 12-15 grams/100 ml (g/dl) [lower for children] Hematocrit (Hct) 35 to 45% = Low Hb/Hct (H/H) Platelets Platelet count (Plt) 150,000 to 400,000/渭l = low platelets White Blood...