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Childrens FBC Reference Ranges

The document provides reference ranges for routine haematology tests in children, detailing values for hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, platelets, and white blood cells across various age groups from birth to 18 years. It also includes derived RBC values such as MCV, MCH, and MCHC for children aged 1 to 11 years. This information is essential for assessing and diagnosing hematological conditions in pediatric patients.

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Childrens FBC Reference Ranges

The document provides reference ranges for routine haematology tests in children, detailing values for hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, platelets, and white blood cells across various age groups from birth to 18 years. It also includes derived RBC values such as MCV, MCH, and MCHC for children aged 1 to 11 years. This information is essential for assessing and diagnosing hematological conditions in pediatric patients.

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BLOOD SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF HAEMATOLOGY
Title of Document: Children’s Reference Ranges for FBC
Q Pulse Reference No: HA/WE/003 Version NO: 4
Authoriser: Paul Virgo

Children’s Reference Ranges for Routine Haematology Tests

Age Hb (g/L) RBC Hct Platelets WBC Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Basophils Eosinophils
(x1012/l) (x109/l) (x109/l) (x109/l) (x109/l) (x109/l) (x109/l) (x109/l)

Birth 140-240 3.7-6.5 0.47-0.75 10.0-26.0 2.7-14.4 2.0-8.0 0-2.0 <0.21 <0.81
2 weeks 134-198 3.9-5.9 0.41-0.65 6.0-21.0 1.5-5.4 2.8-9.1 0.1-1.7 <0.21 <0.91
4 weeks 134-198 3.2-5.9 0.41-0.65 6.0-21.0 1.5-5.4 2.8-9.1 0.1-1.7 <0.21 <0.91
2-6 months 94-130 3.1-4.3 0.28-0.42 150-400 5.0-15.0 1.0-5.0 4.0-10.0 0.4-1.2 <0.21 <0.81
6 months to 1 year 111-141 4.1-5.3 0.33-0.41 at all ages 6.0-17.5 1.0-8.5 4.0-12.0 0.2-1.0 <0.21 <0.81
1-6 years 115-140 3.9-5.3 0.34-0.40 5.0-17.0 1.0-8.5 1.5-9.5 0.2-1.0 <0.21 <0.81
6-12 years 115-155 4.0-5.2 0.35-0.40 4.5-14.5 1.0-8.0 1.5-7.0 0.2-1.0 <0.21 <1.01
12-18 yrs Female 120-160 4.1-5.1 0.36-0.46 4.5-13.0 1.5-8.0 1.1-4.5 0.2-1.0 <0.21 <0.81
12 – 18 yrs Male 130-170 4.5-5.3 0.37-0.49 4.5-13.0 1.5-8.0 1.1-4.5 0.2-1.0 <0.21 <0.81

DERIVED RBC VALUES IN CHILDHOOD

Age Group (y) MCV (fl) MCH (pg) MCHC (g/L)

1 72-84 25.0-29.0 320-360


2 71-83 23.1-28.2 320-359
3 74-87 24.8-28.9 313-352
4 71-85 23.4-29.1 319-356
5 73-87 24.0-30.0 320-348
6 74-91 24.5-29.6 323-360
7 73-87 23.6-31.0 319-369
8 78-97 26.0-29.4 327-358
9 73-89 25.3-29.8 323-361
10 76-88 24.9-30.2 317-355
11 77-95 25.0-33.0 310-370

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