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An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology Flashcards

1
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The average human possesses how many liters of blood.

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5 liters

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2
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Liquid portion of the blood

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Plasma

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Functions of plasma

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Provides coagulation enzymes; maintain circulation

Transports and nourishes blood cells

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Three categories of blood cells

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Red blood cells (RBCs), or erythrocytes
White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes
Platelets (PLTs), or thrombocytes

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5
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Study of blood cells

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Hematology

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6
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Most common hematology test

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Complete blood count (CBC)

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7
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Foundation method/stain for blood cell identification

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Romanowsky stain

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8
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Giulo Bizzozero described platelets as

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Petites plaque

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9
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The scientific term for cell appearance

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Morphology

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10
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Characteristics of erythrocytes

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Anucleated
Biconcave
Discoid
Reddish

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Function of erythrocytes

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Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

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12
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Diameter of erythrocytes

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7 to 8 um

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13
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The loss of oxygen-carrying capacity of RBC

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Anemia

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14
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Anemia may be caused by

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Reduced RBC count or decreased RBC hemoglobin concentration

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15
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Increased RBC count reflecting increased circulating RBC mass, a condition that leads to hyperviscosity

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Polycythemia

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16
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History: Dilution ratio used for RBC counting

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1:200

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17
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History: Glass pipette used to dilute RBCs for counting

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Thomas pipette

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18
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Principle of Coulter counter

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Direct current electrical impedance

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19
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Reagent used for hemoglobin measurement

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Drabkin reagent

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20
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Ratio of the volume of packed RBCs to the volume of whole blood

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Hematocrit

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21
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Normal ratio of hematocrit

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50%

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22
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Hematocrit is also called

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Packed cell volume (PCV)

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23
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Light-colored layer between the RBCs and plasma

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Buffy coat

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24
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Composition of buffy coat

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WBCs & platelets

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25
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RBC indices

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Mean cell volume (MCV)
Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)
Mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)

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26
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Volume measurement recorded in femtoliters (fL), reflects RBC diameter

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Mean cell volume

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27
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Expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL), reflects RBC staining intensity and amount of central pallor

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Mean cell hemoglobin concentration

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28
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In picograms (pg) expresses the mass of hemoglobin per cell

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Mean cell hemoglobin

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29
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Expresses the degree of variation in RBC volume

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RBC distribution width (RDW)

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30
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Variation in size of blood cells

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Anisocytosis

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31
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Microscope used to visually review RBC

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Light microscope

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32
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Light microscope magnification to visually review RBC

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500x or 1000x

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33
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RBC production site

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Red bone marrow

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34
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Stain used to differentiate and count young RBCs

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Methylene blue

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35
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Methylene blue is called

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Nucleic acid stain or vital stain

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36
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Dyes absorbed by live cells

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Supravital / vital stains

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37
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Young RBCs are called

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Reticulocytes

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38
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Young RBCs contain:

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Ribonucleic acid (RNA)

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39
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Cells dedicated to protecting their host from infection and injury

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White blood cells

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40
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Dilution ratio used for counting WBCs

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1:20

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41
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WBC diluent for counting

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Dilute acid solution

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42
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Function of WBC diluent

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Lyses RBCs for easier counting of WBCs

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43
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Decreased WBC count

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Leukopenia

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44
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Increased WBC count

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Leukocytosis

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45
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Stain used to differentiate WBC types

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Wright stain

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46
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Color of the cytoplasm of neutrophils

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Pink or lavender staining

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47
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Phagocytic cells whose major purpose is to engulf and destroy microorganisms and foreign material

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Neutrophils

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48
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Decreased neutrophil count

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Neutropenia

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49
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Increased neutrophil count

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Neutrophila

50
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Often cause of neutriphila or neutropenia

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Medications or viral infections

51
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Slightly less mature neutrophils with a nonsegmented nucleus in a U or S shape

52
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Increased levels of bands signals

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Bacterial infection

53
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Cells with round, bright orange-red cytoplasmic granules filled with proteins involved in immune system regulation

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Eosinophils

54
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Increased levels of eosinophil

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Eosinophilia

55
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Eosinophila often signals

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Response to allergy or parasitic infection

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Cells with dark purple, irregular cytoplasmic granules that obscure the nucleus

57
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Elevated basophil count

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Basophilia

58
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Basophila often signals

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Hematologic disease

59
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Neutrophils, bands, eosinophils, and basophils are collectively called

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Granulocytes

60
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Complex system of cells that provide for host immunity

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Lymphocytes

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Functions of lymphocytes

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Recognize foreign antigens and mount humoral (antibodies) and cell-mediated antagonistic responses

62
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Distinguishing characteristics of lymphocytes

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Round
Slightly larger than RBC
Round featureless nuclei
Thin rim of nongranular cytoplasm

63
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Elevated lymphocyte count

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Lymphocytosis

64
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Lymphocytosis is often associated with

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Viral infections

65
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Abnormally low lymphocyte count

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Lymphopenia or lymphocytopenia

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Lymphopenia or lymphocytopenia is often associated with

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Drug therapy or immunodeficiency

67
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Immature macrophage passing through the blood from its point to a targeted tissue location

68
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Most abundant cell type in the body

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Macrophages

69
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Function of macrophages

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To identify and phagocytize foreign particles
Assist the lymphocytes in mounting an immune response through the assembly and presentation of antigen epitopes

70
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Distinguishing characteristics of monocytes

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Slightly larger than WBCs
Blue-gray cytoplasm
Fine azure granules
Indented or folded nucleus

71
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Increased number of monocytes

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Monocytosis

72
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Benign monocytosis may be found in

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Infections or inflammation

73
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Decreased monocyte count

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Monocytopenia

74
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Uncontrolled proliferation of a clone of malignant WBCs

75
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Methods used in the characterization of leukemias

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Wright-stained bone marrow smears
Flow cytometric immunophenotyping
Molecular diagnostic technology
Cytogenetics
Cytochemical staining

76
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Blood cells that maintain blood vessel integrity by initiating vessel wall repairs

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Platelets or thrombocytes

77
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Series of cellular and plasma-based mechanisms that seal wounds, repair vessel walls, and maintain vascular patency

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Hemostasis

78
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It is a process where neighboring platelets aggregate with one another and secretes proteins to form a plug

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Thrombosis

79
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Diameter of platelet

80
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Characteristics of platelets

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Round or oval
Anucleated
Slightly granular

81
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Diseases associated with uncontrolled platelet and hemostatic activation

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Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary emboli
Acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks)
Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)
Peripheral artery disease
Repeated spontaneous abortions (miscarriages)

82
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Microscopy method for easier platelet identification

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Phase microscopy

83
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Advantage of automated blood cell analyzers

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Ability to generate a mean platelet volume (MPV)

84
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What does elevated mean platelet volume means

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Signals a regenerative bone marrow response to platelet consumption

85
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What does platelets do?

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Responsible for normal blood vessel maintenance and repair

86
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Elevated platelet counts

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Thrombocytosis

87
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What does thrombocytosis signify

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Inflammation or trauma

88
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Rare malignant condition characterized by extremely high platelet counts and uncontrolled platelet production

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Essential thrombocythemia

89
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Low platelet count

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Thrombocytopenia

90
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Thrombocytopenia is usually accompanied by

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Easy bruising and uncontrolled hemorrhage

91
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CBC specimen must be

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Free of clots and hemolysis
Appropriate anticoagulant is used
Sufficient volume
Correct anticoagulant-to-blood ratio

92
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Primary cause of incorrect anticoagulant-to-blood ratio

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Insufficient volume / short draws

93
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Registration of specimen in the work list is a process known as

94
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Importance of accession

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Reducing instances of identification error

95
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Specialized, demanding, and fundamental CBC activity

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Blood film examination

96
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Stain used for blood film examination

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Wright or Wright-Giemsa stain

97
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Total magnification used for WBC count during blood film examination

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400x or 500x

98
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Total magnification used for platelet count during blood film examination

99
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Process that systematically reviews, identifies, and tabulates 100 (or more) WBCs to determine their percent distribution

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WBC differential count

100
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Forms the inner surface of the blood vessels

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Endothelial cells

101
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Importance of endothelial cells

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Maintaining normal blood flow
Decelerating platelets during times of injury
Enabling WBCs to escape from the vessel to the surrounding tissue

102
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A key component of hemostasis

103
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Process of digesting clots to restore vessel patency

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Fibrinolysis

104
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These tests assess each portion of the coagulation pathway for deficiencies and are used to monitor anticoagulant therapy

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Prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time (or activated partial thromboplastin time)

105
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Advanced hematology procedures

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Bone marrow examinations
Flow cytometry immunophenotyping
Cytogenetic analysis
Molecular diagnosis assays

106
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Assist physicians with bedside bone marrow collection

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Medical laboratory scientists

107
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Specimen collected to analyze nucleated cells that are the immature precursors to blood cells

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Bone marrow aspirates and biopsy specimens

108
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Precursor to RBCs

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Cells of eryhtroid series

109
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Myeloid series cells mature to form

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Bands and neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils

110
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Platelet precursor

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Megakaryocytes

111
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Increase in erythroid cell line indicates

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Bone marrow compensation for excessive RBC destruction or blood loss

112
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Stain used for biopsy specimen

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Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)

113
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Cytochemical stains employed to differentiate abnormal myeloid, erythroid, and lymphoid cells

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Myeloperoxidase
Sudan black B
Nonspecific and specific esterase
Periodic acid-Schiff
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase
Alkaline phosphatase

114
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Principle of flow cytometers

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Electrical impedance

115
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Process of chromosome analysis

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Cytogenetics

116
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Reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22

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Philadelphia chromosome

117
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Diagnostic of chronic myeloid leukemia

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Philadelphia chromosome

118
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Translocation between chromosomes 15 and 17

119
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Diagnostic of acute promyelocytic leukemia

120
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Process of phenotypically detects an inherited RBC enzyme deficiency causing episodic hemolytic anemia

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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase assay

121
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One of the oldest hematology test that detects inflammation and roughly estimates its intensity

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

122
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Used to diagnose sickle cell anemia

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Sickle cell solubility screening assay

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