Clinical Pathology Flashcards

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What does an lactate indicate?

A

produced from pyruvate in anaerobic environments to keep glycolysis running–>reflects anaerobic metabolism (normal <2.5mmol/L)

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What indicates a stress response on blood work?

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SMILED
Seg, monocytes increased
lymphocytes, eosins. decreased

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3
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What does polychromasia mean?

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regenerative anemia (fewer mature RBC released into circulation)

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