Between the start and end of the Iran hostage crisis, 14 hostages were released. The African-American and women hostages were released on Nov. 19 and 20 in 1979, and one hostage was released in July 1980 due to illness.
ERC stands for erythrocyte count (red blood cell count). It tells you the the number of RBCs that are present in blood. Low values are indicative of anemia. ERC is also closely related to hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels; if the ERC is low then Hbg and Hct will most likely be low.
What Is a Blood Test? A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken from the body to be tested in a lab. Doctors order blood tests to check things such as the levels of glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells. This can help them detect problems like a disease or medical condition. Sometimes, blood tests can help them see how well an organ (such as the liver or kidneys) is working. What Is a Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel? A liver function panel is a blood test that helps doctors check for liver injury, infection, or disease. Liver function panels also can check for side effects in the liver from some medicines.