Anemia and the FBC Flashcards
1
Q
Define Anemia
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Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells in your body.
2
Q
Name the 6 key findings in the Full Blood Count
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3
Q
What is the formula for calculating the MCV
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4
Q
What is Ferritin and why is it an important test in diagnosing anemia type?
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Ferritin is the stored form of Iron after being ingested by the enterocytes
Transferrin transfers the iron to the bone marrow for erythropoesis
5
Q
Why do we measure transferrin saturation?
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To show how many spaces are taken up by the ferritin
