What is the colour of a red blood cell (RBC)?

Red colour of RBCs is due to the Hemoglobin present in it which provides the oxygen to the blood from, where oxygen reaches to other parts of body. RBCs are red in colour thatswhy named as Red Blood Cells. read more

The colour of the red blood cell although red in colour but colour changes to deep red according to the hemoglobin levels.A red blood cell is also called as erythrocyte. They owe their colour to hemoglobin, an iron rich pigment. read more

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Color Variation When evaluating RBC morphology on a peripheral smear, the intensity of color and the size of the central pallor will reflect the amount of hemoglobin in the population of RBCs. read more

Blood can be given as a whole product or the red blood cells separated as packed red blood cells. Blood is often transfused when there is known anaemia, active bleeding, or when there is an expectation of serious blood loss, such as prior to an operation. read more