A red blood cell count measures how many red blood cells are in a tiny drop of your blood (one microliter).
Normal ranges:
- Men: 4.0 to 5.9 million cells per microliter
- Women: 3.8 to 5.2 million cells per microliter.
To help you picture it: a microliter is about the size of a small grain of sand.
Low counts may mean anemia. High counts may be from smoking or dehydration.
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