Lab Value Questions

Discussion in 'Feline Health - (Welcome & Main Forum)' started by Nicole & Baby, Jan 12, 2010.

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  1. Nicole & Baby

    Nicole & Baby Well-Known Member

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    Hi, does anybody know what the following are & what they have to do with kitties health?

    HGB (hemoglobin?)
    RDW
    EOS
     
  2. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    Based on web search:
    HGB is hemoglobin
    RDC is [RDW] 8.0-12.0
    Red Cell Distribution Width: A measurement of the variability of red blood cell size. Higher numbers indicate greater variation in size.
    EOS are Eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.

     
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