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Section size for Complete blood count (22 sections)
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(Top)	6,136	6,136
Purpose	9,585	9,585
Procedure	1,294	26,333
Automated	11,663	13,580
Point-of-care testing	1,917	1,917
Manual	7,801	7,801
Quality control	3,658	3,658
Included tests	1,707	28,797
Red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit	10,375	10,375
White blood cells	7,319	7,319
Platelets	4,044	4,044
Other tests	18	5,352
Reticulocyte count	2,475	2,475
Nucleated red blood cells	1,201	1,201
Other parameters	1,658	1,658
Reference ranges	4,504	4,504
Limitations	3,842	3,842
History	15,412	15,412
Explanatory notes	53	53
References	15	14,086
Citations	31	31
General bibliography	14,040	14,040
Total	108,748	108,748

table: Sample CBC in microcytic anemia

The narrative description below the table incorrectly describes three of the analyte results as "mean". They should instead be called "low" as all three results are below their respective normal reference ranges. For example, the normal range for the analyte MCV is 77-98 so the tabled result of 76 should be described as "low red cell volume (MCV)" rather than "mean red cell volume (MCV)". Hup E. Lee (talk) 04:34, 14 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mean cell volume, mean cell hemoglobin and mean cell hemoglobin concentration are the actual names of the analytes. I've rephrased the caption to avoid confusion. Spicy (talk) 08:40, 14 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I see my confusion now. I tripped on our English language rules. Your rephrased caption is clear. Awesome article Spicy! Hup E. Lee (talk) 23:02, 15 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]