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Data Interpretation Flashcards

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What is the best test for iron deficiency anaemia?

A

Low ferritin

Also: low iron, high TIBC, low transferrin saturation, high serum transferrin receptors

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Test for different causes of Vit B12 deficiency?

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Schilling test - uses radioactive labelled B12

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Blood results in haemolysis?

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Low haptoglobulins (bind to free Hb - saturated in haemolysis)
Haemosiderinuria
Methaemalbumin (Schumm test)
High reticulocyte count

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Test for hereditary spherocytosis?

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Osmotic fragility test

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