The hemoglobin test is often used to check for anemia, usually along with a hematocrit or as part of a complete blood count (CBC) . The test may be used to screen for, diagnose, or monitor a number of conditions and diseases that affect red blood cells (RBCs) and/or the amount of hemoglobin in blood. Screen for, diagnose, and measure the severity of anemia (low RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit). 2  Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia. 3  Help make decisions about blood transfusions or other treatments if the anemia is severe.
The full replacement cost of the roof is $10,000. The insurance adjuster âdepreciatedâ the roof 50% â an arbitrary number â based on its age, so the Actual Cash Value of the roof is now $5,000. The recoverable depreciation also happens to be $5,000 ($10,000 replacement value less $5,000 Actual Cash Value). The policy ownerâs deductible is $1,000. The insurance company will initially make a payment to the policy owner for $4,000.
depreciation-decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use. wear and tear. non-cash expense-an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash. financial loss-loss of money or decrease in financial value. straight-line method, straight-line method of depreciation - (accounting) a method of calculating depreciation by taking an equal amount of the asset's cost as an expense for each year of the asset's useful life. write-down, write-off - (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset.