What is the Importance of Hemoglobin and Hematocrit in Histology?
Hemoglobin is the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen. Hematocrit represents the percentage of blood volume occupied by RBCs. In histology, these parameters are crucial for diagnosing and understanding anemias. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can indicate various types of anemia, while high levels might suggest polycythemia. Histological examination of bone marrow and peripheral blood smears can provide further insights.
