Summary of Normal Laboratory Values
Summary of the different normal laboratory values. You can learn more about each diagnostic testing in the sections ahead.
Erythrocyte Studies
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): Male adult: 4.5 – 6.2 million/mm3 ; Female adult: 4.5 – 5.0 million/mm3
- Hemoglobin (Hgb): Male: 14-16.5 g/dL; Female: 12-15 g/dL
- Hematocrit (Hct): Male: 42 – 52%; Female: 35 – 47%
- Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): 78 – 100 μm3 (male) 78 – 102 μm3 (female)
- Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): 25 – 35pg
- Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC): 31 – 37%
- Serum iron: Male: 65 – 175 mcg/dL; Female: 50 – 170 mcg/dL
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): 0 – 30 mm/hour (value may vary depending on age)
