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.
A1C tests. This is a lab-drawn blood test that provides your doctor with information about how your blood sugar control has been over the past three months. Every time your A1C drops by a point, you cut the risk of diabetes complications by about 30 percent, Aloi says.