Automated hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Which areas does the clinical laboratory test for monitoring the physiological function of an organism?
A
Chemistry- analysis of body fluids
Hematology- study and classification of blood cells
Immunology and serology - antigens/antibodies, immune function
Immunohematology/blood banking - blood typing, cross-matching.
Coagulation - defects in cascades
2
Q
What does a CBC (complete blood count) contain?
A
WBC Hgb RBC red bloodcells indices -->MCV,MCH,MCHC Platelet count and MPV (mean platelet volume) Differential white blood cell count
3
Q
What is CD antigens?
A
cluster of differentation antigens - cell surface molecules present on leukocytes. Allows cell to be defined based on what molecules are present on their surface.
