other haematological measurements

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • haematocrit:
    • mean cell volume - MCV 76-96 fl
    • mean cell haemoglobin 27-32 pg
    • mean cell Hb concentration 30-36 g/dl

  • prothrombin time:
    • primarily a test of the extrinsic pathway
    • 10-14 secs

  • activated partial thromboplastin time:
    • primarily a test of the intrinsic pathway
    • 30-45 secs