A general blood test (CBC) is one of the most common types of laboratory diagnostics, which is an excellent "indicator" of a child's health.
Diseases and other disorders - all of this is immediately displayed on the blood counts. That is why, if a child feels unwell, the first thing they do is send him for a blood test.
It is a complex protein found in red blood cells. The main task of this substance is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. During the study, hemoglobin is detected in a general blood test. To be more precise, the amount of g of this protein in 1 liter of heme liquid is calculated.
The norms are as follows:
- newborns - 138-220;
- 1-12 months - 99-138;
- 1-6 years old - 109-144;
- 6-12 years old - 114-148;
- over 12 years old - 114-150.
Blood test in a child - ESR
This indicator indicates the rate of sedimentation of the red cells. In a healthy child (this also applies to adults), erythrocytes have a negative charge, so they repel each other.
The rates are as follows (mm / hour):
- newborns - 0.1-2.0;
- 1-12 months - 2.0-12.0;
- from 1 year and older - 2.0-10.0.
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Complete blood count is the norm in children
After receiving the results, the pediatrician assesses the condition of the baby, comparing the actual values with the calculated ones. To do this, he has a transcript of a blood test in children - a table. In it, the indicators are detailed taking into account the following factors:
- age;
- floor.
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