Basic Hematologic Tests Doc A Flashcards
It is the oxygen carrying compound of RBCs
Hemoglobin
TF: Newborns’ capillary Hb is significantly higher than venous Hb
True
It is an indirect estimate of hemoglobin and it is the number of RBC oer dL of blood
Hematocrit
TF: In adults, venous Hb is higher than capillary Hb
False, higher capillary Hb than venous Hb but not significantly high
Reference values for Hematocrit (Men, Women, Newborns
Men: 40-54%
Women: 37-46%
Newborns: 50-60%
TF: A change from upright to recombent position decreases hematocrit level
True
Reference values of Hemoglobin (Men, Women, Up to 1yo)
Men: 14-18 g/dL
Women: 12-16 g/dL
Up to 1yr: 17-23 g/dL
TF: Smoking increases level of hemoglobin
True
Together with:
Elevated WBC count
Debydration
Reference value for RBC (Man, Women)
Men: 4.5-6x10^6/cumm
Women: 4-5.5x10^6/cumm
It is called the average RBC size
MCV
It is called the hemoglobin amount per RBC
MCH
MCV value
80-96 femtoliters
Hyperlipidemia is seen in
Basophilia
Reference value for neutrophils
50-70%
MCHC value
33.4-35.5 grams/dL