25. Selection of clinical laboratory tests and their discussion in inflammatory and neoplastic diseases Flashcards

1
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What is the WBC Count?

A

3.5 - 10.5 x 10^9

/L

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What do WBC’s Consist of?

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Neutrophils

Band Cells = Slightly Immature Neutrophils

T-Cells

B-Cells

Monocytes

Eosinophils

Basophils

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What do LOW LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?

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Leukopenia

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What do HIGH LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?

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Leucocytosis

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What is a WBC Differential?

A

Determine the % + Absolute Number

OF the 5 WBCs

IN Peripheral Blood

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How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the WBC Count?

A

INCREASE the WBC Count

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7
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What is the RBC Count in MALE?

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4.3 - 5.9 x 10^12 / L

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What is the RBC Count in FEMALE?

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3.5 - 5.5 x 10^12 / L

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What does a Normal Adult Hbg-HbA Molecule Contain?

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2 a-globulin chains

2 b-globulin chains

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What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in MALE?

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140 - 180 g / L

135 - 175 g / L

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What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in FEMALE?

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120 - 160 g / L

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How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the RBC Count?

A

INCREASED RBC Count

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What is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?

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Measures how quickly RBCs Settle

IN a Test Tube

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What is the Reference Range of ESR in MALE?

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0 - 11 mm / Hr

OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 15 mm / Hr

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What is the Reference Range of ESR in FEMALE?

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0 - 15 mm / Hr

OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 20 mm / Hr

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16
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How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the ESR?

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Inflammation = INCREASED ESR

Neoplastic Diseases = VERY INCREASED ESR; Multiple Myeloma