Bloods Flashcards by P T | Brainscape

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Key components of FBC

A

Hb
WCC
Platelet count
MCV
Neutrophils

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Normal ranges for Hb

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Adult: 13.0 - 17.0 g/L
Children: 12.0 - 15.0 g/L

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Some causes of reduced Hb

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Some causes of increased Hb

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Causes of microcytosis

A

Iron deficiency anaemia

2. Thalassaemia

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Causes of macrocytosis

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Pernicious anaemia
Excess alcohol
Liver disease
Pregnancy
Drugs: azothioprine and chemo therapy drugs

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Normal ranges for WCC

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4.0 - 11.0 x10^9/L

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Drugs that can cause Leukopenia

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Immunosuppressants
Clozapine
3.

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Causes of leukocytosis (increase WCC)

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Infection

2. Inflammation

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