25. Selection of clinical laboratory tests and their discussion in inflammatory and neoplastic diseases Flashcards
What is the WBC Count?
3.5 - 10.5 x 10^9
/L
What do WBC’s Consist of?
Neutrophils
Band Cells = Slightly Immature Neutrophils
T-Cells
B-Cells
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
What do LOW LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?
Leukopenia
What do HIGH LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?
Leucocytosis
What is a WBC Differential?
Determine the % + Absolute Number
OF the 5 WBCs
IN Peripheral Blood
How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the WBC Count?
INCREASE the WBC Count
What is the RBC Count in MALE?
4.3 - 5.9 x 10^12 / L
What is the RBC Count in FEMALE?
3.5 - 5.5 x 10^12 / L
What does a Normal Adult Hbg-HbA Molecule Contain?
2 a-globulin chains
2 b-globulin chains
What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in MALE?
140 - 180 g / L
135 - 175 g / L
What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in FEMALE?
120 - 160 g / L
How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the RBC Count?
INCREASED RBC Count
What is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?
Measures how quickly RBCs Settle
IN a Test Tube
What is the Reference Range of ESR in MALE?
0 - 11 mm / Hr
OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 15 mm / Hr
What is the Reference Range of ESR in FEMALE?
0 - 15 mm / Hr
OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 20 mm / Hr