Approach to interpreting blood results tutorial Flashcards

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intrinsic factor antibodies test for pernicious anaemia - what is it’s sensitivity and specificity

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very specific but not sensitive

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why jaundiced in pernicious anaemia

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B12 deficiency causes premature red cell destruction in the marrow. this results in excess bilirubin production

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why is red cell count and haematocrit high in DKA

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dehydration - he has less fluid so his red cell indices are a bit off (because it’s concentrations we use)

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