Percentage of Red Blood Cells Surviving Each Day
| Day | Red blood cells/mL | Hematocrit (%) | Percentage surviving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 673.7 | 26 | 100 |
| 2 | 578.5 | 27 | 82.7 |
| 3 | 568.2 | 29 | 75.6 |
| 7 | 514.2 | 28 | 70.9 |
| 10 | 515.6 | 29 | 68.6 |
| 13 | 466.4 | 29 | 62.1 |
| 15 | 417.0 | 29 | 55.5 |
| 17 | 426.7 | 30 | 54.9 |
Red blood cells/mL and hematocrit are recorded. Percentage red blood cell survival was calculated by dividing red blood cells (cpm/mL) by hematocrit expressed as decimal and then expressing result as percentage based on day 1.