Blood results Flashcards
1
Q
MVC
A
Size of the erythrocytes
80>microcytic anaemia, iron deficiency, B12 (most common)
80-100 ?blood loss
100< something breaking the bloodcells tex mechanical heart valve
2
Q
HB
A
110 in 1st trim, 100 in third.. very high hb count can indicate hypertension
3
Q
Platelets
A
150.000-400.000 mymole, low values lead to risk of bleeding, Can be caused by gestational thrombocytopenia (benign) or Immune thrombocytopenia purpura or Von Willebrands disease or haemophilia.
