RBC represents a red blood cells (red blood cells), and RBC in the blood analysis - is the absolute content of form blood elements (erythrocytes), which contain hemoglobin and transport oxygen to the cells and organs taken carbon dioxide. Increase or decrease of this index shows the development of disease. Complete blood count to determine the health of the patient.
How to analyze
On investigation it is important to prepare properly, then you are able to get an accurate result. The analysis was performed on an empty stomach. Acceptance of food before assay for WBC RBC excluded at least 4 chasa (preferably adhere 8 hour fast). On the eve forbidden to do hard physical work. And should refrain from psycho-emotional overload. The best time for RBC analysis - morning.
To analyze the level of red blood cells (RBC) blood is taken from a finger or vein. Moreover, doctors often examine the venous blood, because the results are more informative. Data obtained in the study of capillary blood may sometimes be unreliable.
Laboratory squeezes his forearm tourniquet and asks the patient to repeatedly open and close his fist. Place skin puncture handle antiseptic, it enters into the veins needle connected to a tube. To study the climbs to 5 cc of blood. needle extracts Then, the puncture handle alcohol solution. Assays for RBC can sometimes cause minor pain.
Norm
RBC norm for women, men and children is different.
Adults
RBC in the blood test rate in the adult differs by gender. Thus, the rate for men is between 3.9 × 1012 to 1012 × 5,5 per liter of blood, while the rate for women - from 3.9 × 1012 to 4,7 × 1012 cells. In adult women the rate indicating the number of red blood cells, is different due monthly.
grudnichki
Indicator 1012 red blood cells per liter of blood varies by days, weeks and months of life grudnichka:
- in cord blood - 3,9-5,5;
- in the first days of life - 4-6,6;
- the end of the first week - 3,9-6,3;
- 2 weeks of age - 3,6-6,2;
- 1 month - 3-5,4;
- in a two-month baby - 2,7-4,9;
- up to six months - 3,1-4,5;
- up to a year - 3,4-5.
Children
RBC indices in the analysis of children vary according to age:
- 12 years - 3,5-5 (on the index does not affect gender identity);
- adolescents 13-16 years - 4,1-5,5;
- 16-18 years - 3,9-5,6.
deviations
Decoding of the study may show how to increase, and reduced indicators of red blood cells. Abnormalities indicate the development of the body of any disease.
Reduced
Under reduced number of RBC patient needs to undergo additional medical examinations. RBC pathological levels indicates the development of severe pathologies that require immediate treatment.
The process of reducing the amount of blood erythrocytic cells means the development in a patient erythropenia. Most often, the level of these cells decreased due to anemia or massive blood loss. Among the most frequent causes of erythropenia release:
- increased erythrocytoschisis;
- malignancies of the hematopoietic system;
- myeloma;
- dissemination of metastases;
- chronic inflammatory disease;
- hereditary blood disease making process;
- autoimmune disease;
- kidney and urinary organs;
- himiolechenie;
- an increased water content.
In addition, RBC is lowered due to insufficient intake of cyanocobalamin - vitamin B12. Because of this suffering erythropoiesis, t. E. the formation of blood cells. Some diseases of the digestive tract leads to the fact that iron is not enough to digest in the body. Low iron content in the blood - the cause of reducing the amount of hemoglobin and red blood cells.
RBC helps decrease the use of barbiturates and derivatives thereof.
This also contributes to dieting with the rejection of meat products. Body loses critical nutrients due to which the process is disrupted therein formation of red blood cells.
Deciphering the blood test shows the presence of the patient and the sidereal anemic syndrome. Anemic syndrome accompanied by symptoms:
- sickness, constant tiredness;
- weakness;
- inability to tolerate prolonged physical and mental stress;
- pain in the head;
- frequent dizziness or fainting;
- sleep disorders;
- dyspnea;
- increased heart rate (both at rest and during exercise);
- chair blackening (this symptom occurs as a result of bleeding from the digestive tract and requires immediate treatment to the doctor).
Sideropenic syndrome is characterized by such features:
- dysgeusia (the desire of eating chalk, clay and other inedible matter);
- the emergence of the desire to smell the paint, acetone, household chemical products, gasoline;
- Hair breakage, increased susceptibility to hair loss;
- the appearance of white spots on the nails;
- peeling and dryness of the skin;
- paleness of the skin and sclera;
- development cheilitis (inflammation of the corners of the lips).
In severe stage of anemia symptoms such:
- formication in the skin;
- numbness in hands and feet;
- difficulty swallowing;
- the emergence of uncontrolled bladder emptying.
Raise the value of reduced RBC in this disease by using a properly sized supply and application of medication.
Useful to use on a daily basis:
- beef liver;
- language;
- rabbit meat and turkey;
- fish;
- dried mushrooms;
- fresh peas;
- buckwheat;
- apricots;
- pears and apples;
- cherries;
- drain;
- beets.
The use of animal by-products help to better absorb iron.
The most common tablet formulations to enhance hematopoiesis - Ferropleks, Sorbifer, Totem, Aktiferrin, Maltofer, Ferrostat. These drugs may be combined with ascorbic acid.
Injecting the use of means to enhance red blood cell production process, advantageously in a clinical setting, because some of them are able to induce hypersensitive reaction.
heightened
Sometimes RBC in the blood test increased. Increased importance in the analysis of RBC blood does not mean that the organs and tissues will receive more oxygen. Increasing rates of erythrocyte cells, as well as decrease, indicating the development of some health problems.
Elevated levels of RBC called polycythemia. Blood thus thickens and becomes viscous. Increases the number of red blood cells with oxygen deficiency resulting from:
- congenital heart disease;
- heart failure;
- disorders of hemoglobin structure;
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
- sudden cessation of breathing due to sleep;
- smoking.
Stimulates the production of red blood cells use of anabolic steroids. Antibiotic gentamicin also contributes to the development of intense RBC.
Furthermore, the number of erythrocytes increased due to dehydration (dehydration), the reasons of which are:
- Insufficient intake of liquid;
- fever;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea.
When polycythemia occurs persistent increase red blood cell production. This occurs because of too high a bone marrow activity.
RBC is also increasing due to the development of some rare disease:
- Pickwick syndrome, which is characterized by progressive respiratory failure.
- Diseases Aerza-Arrilaga (pulmonary hypertension of unknown origin that is characterized by the development of right ventricular decompensation).
- Cushing's disease - excess production of adrenal corticosteroid hormones.
The increased value of red blood cells can be detected only by a blood test. Man can not even know that he has a high index of RBC. But this condition is very dangerous, because of blood clots occur respiratory disorder, brain functions. If you do not help the patient, then it increases the size of the spleen and liver.
Some signs of increase in the red blood cells:
- fatigue;
- feeling short of breath;
- redness of the skin;
- joint pain;
- moisturizing hands and feet;
- occurrence of skin itching after water treatment;
- sleep disorders.
The symptoms of polycythemia:
- persistent blurred vision;
- pain in the head, muscles, chest;
- syncope;
- high blood pressure (almost always accompanied by increased RBC);
- feeling of constant extraneous sound in the ears.
Knowing what RBC in the blood test, and the consequences of the increase of its performance, it is possible to prevent the dangerous consequences. If the cause of erythrocytosis is dehydration, you need to follow the correct drinking regime. Severe dehydration is treated via administration of glucose and saline solutions. To reduce the viscosity of such procedures apply:
- Bleed (out of the vein is carried fence to 300 ml of blood, the missing fluid is replaced with saline or plasma).
- The use of leeches.
- inhalation of oxygen (a process that helps reduce the amount of produced red blood cells).
It is necessary to normalize the power to enrich the diet of fresh vegetables and fruits. Nutritionists recommend not to drink carbonated drinks and water from the tap.
