Erythrocyte count
Broader Terms
Facts
- This is a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells (RBCs).
- This test can help identify anemia (low hemoglobin) as well as other conditions affecting the red blood cells.
- A high erythrocyte count is a common feature of iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children, with an increasing frequency from severe to moderate to mild anemia.
