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)