Clinical Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What does an lactate indicate?
A
produced from pyruvate in anaerobic environments to keep glycolysis running–>reflects anaerobic metabolism (normal <2.5mmol/L)
2
Q
What indicates a stress response on blood work?
A
SMILED
Seg, monocytes increased
lymphocytes, eosins. decreased
3
Q
What does polychromasia mean?
A
regenerative anemia (fewer mature RBC released into circulation)