What is the normal red blood cell count?
Posted November 20, 2023
Answer
The normal blood cell count varies depending on the individual’s sex.
- Women: 4.2 - 5.4 million red blood cells per microliter of blood
- Men: 4.7 - 6.1 million red blood cells per microliter of blood.
- Children: 4.0 - 5.5 million red blood cells per microliter of blood.
If the blood cell count is more or less than these ranges may indicate some problem.
Additional resources
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