LP14304-7ErythrocytesActive

Description

LP14304-7   Erythrocytes
Erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs) are the cells in the circulation that carry oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the tissues throughout the body. They are produced in the bone marrow in response to erythropoietin where they transition through six stages over a seven day period. When they are released into the circulation, their nucleus has been extruded and they measure 6-8 microns in diameter. The lifespan of RBCs is about 120 days. When the RBC ages the cell membrane becomes less pliable and tears as they cell travels through the micro vessels of the body. The damaged RBCs are removed from the circulation by the spleen. Variations in number, shape and size of RBCs are indicative of many diseases and disorders. There are many factors that may lead to decreased numbers of RBCs including hemorrhage, hemolysis, iron or vitamin deficiency, marrow failure and more. Larger than normal RBCs may be indicative of liver disease while smaller than normal RBCs are seen in thalassemias and other anemias.(Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests, Kathleen Deska Pagana; Timothy James Pagana, Elsevier St. Louis, Mo ©2010) Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Name

Erythrocytes

Type

Component

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

RBC

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Language Variants Get Info

zh-CNChinese (China)

红细胞
Synonyms: RBC;RBCS;盘状细胞;红血球;红血细胞;血液制品 - 红细胞

nl-NLDutch (Netherlands)

erytrocyten

et-EEEstonian (Estonia)

Erütrotsüüdid

fr-BEFrench (Belgium)

Érythrocytes
Synonyms: Globules rouges, GR

fr-CAFrench (Canada)

Érythrocytes

it-ITItalian (Italy)

Eritrociti

pl-PLPolish (Poland)

Erytrocyty
Synonyms: Krwinki czerwone

ru-RURussian (Russian Federation)

Эритроциты
Synonyms: Célula roja;Eritrocitos;Serie rojaRBC

es-ESSpanish (Spain)

Hematíes
Synonyms: Eritrocitos

tr-TRTurkish (Turkey)

Eritrositler

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