CBC results for Case 3 after warming the sample to 37°C for retesting.
| Results | Units | Reference Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC | 3.3 | 106/μL | 3.80-5.10 |
| HB | 9.5 | g/dL | 11.5-15.0 |
| HCT | 29 | % | 34-44 |
| MCV | 93 | fL | 80-100 |
| MCH | 29 | pg | 27.0-34.0 |
| MCHC | 33 | % | 32-36 |
| RDW | 16.0 | % | 11.7-15.0 |
| Relative reticulocyte count | 5.5 | % | 0.5-2.0 |
| Absolute reticulocyte count | 181 | 103/μL | 20-115 |
| Immature reticulocyte fraction | 19.5 | % | 2.0-16.0 |
| Morphology | Spherocytosis, slight anisocytosis, and polychromasia | ||