BL 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the half life of IgG?*
A
6 hours
2
Q
How many days does it take for neutrophils to turn over?
A
1-2 days
3
Q
Which cytokine is used to produce eosinophils?
A
IL-5
4
Q
What is considered low absolute neutrophil count for: Term newborn (up to 1 wk) Infant (1 week - 2 years) Child, adolescent, adult Ethnic and racial groups
A
Term newborn (up to 1 wk): < 3,000
Infant (1 week - 2 years): < 1,100
Child, adolescent, adult: < 1,500
Ethnic and racial groups: ~900
5
Q
Which syndrome is at risk for myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)?
A
Kostmann syndrome
6
Q
Which syndrome can result in 1/2 developing aplastic anemia or MDS/leukemia.
A
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome:
7
Q
Which immunoglobulin has a half life of 6 hours?
A
IgG
