eLA Complete Blood Count Flashcards
1
Q
Anemia?
A
Decrease in total red cell mass; reflected by hematocrit and hemoglobin
2
Q
Microcytic anemia has?
A
Decreased MCV
3
Q
Macrocytic anemia has?
A
Increased MCV
4
Q
Elevated reticulocytes are indicative of what?
A
An active hematopoietic system
5
Q
ESR measures?
A
The speed with which RBCs fall in a tube
6
Q
Elevated ESR levels can be attributed to?
A
Increased inflammation
7
Q
Pancytopenia is what?
A
Decreased numbers in all four CBC categories
8
Q
“Cytosis” means what?
A
An increase
9
Q
Platelet loss due to peripherial destruction most often presents with what?
A
Increased mean platelet values
10
Q
Platelet loss due to bone marrow suppression most often presents with what?
A
Decreased MPV
