Question

When considering an RBC histogram, what can cause an elevation in the left side of the curve?

Answer 1

Answer:

Low mean corpuscular value can shift the curve to the left side.

Explanation:

RBC histogram may be defined as the process of plotting the number of blood cells on Y- axis and their relative size on X- axis. Modern automated haematology is used for the construction of RBC histogram.

The cell population of RBCs is similar in size but not equal to the size of RBC the curve can shift to either direction. The low MCV (mean corpuscular value) value can shift the the curve to the left side while considering an RBC histogram.