Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
HGB
A
Male 14-18
Female 12-16
2
Q
HCT
A
Male 40-50%
Female 37-47%
3
Q
TIBC (total iron binding capacity
A
250-450
The greater the level the greater the need for iron
4
Q
Serum iron
A
50-150
5
Q
MCV
A
80-100
6
Q
Microcytic
A
<80
7
Q
Macrocytic
A
> 100
8
Q
MCH
A
26-34
9
Q
MCHC
A
32-36%
10
Q
Hypochromic
A
<32% MCHC
11
Q
Low MCV
Differential Dx
A
Iron deficiency
Thalassemia
12
Q
High MCV
Differential Dx
A
B12
Folate
Alcoholism, liver failure, and drug effects
13
Q
Megaloblastic anemias
A
B12
Folate
14
Q
Normocytic
Differential Dx
A
Anemia of chronic disease Sickle cell disease Renal failure Blood loss Hemolysis
