RBC (Red Blood Cell Count) Abbreviation

What is RBC?

RBC stands for Red Blood Cell Count, which measures the number of red blood cells in a sample of your blood.

Normal Range

• Men: 4.35 to 5.65 million cells per microliter (mcL)
• Women: 3.92 to 5.13 million cells per mcL

What Abnormal Values Mean

• Low RBC: May indicate anemia, blood loss, or nutritional deficiencies
• High RBC: May indicate dehydration, lung disease, or certain blood disorders

Related Terms

• CBC: Complete Blood Count (includes RBC)
• HGB: Hemoglobin (found in red blood cells)
• HCT: Hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells)