Haematological analysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood?
A
a biological material which aids diagnosis and monitors responses
2
Q
what does blood smears look for?
A
- cellular content
- cellular abnormalities
- blood parasites
- platelet numbers
3
Q
what three things describe abnormalities in the size of RBCs?
A
- anisocytosis
- microcyte
- macrocyte
4
Q
what three things describe abnormalities in the shape of RBCs?
A
- crenation
- star/burr cells
- spherocytes
5
Q
what three things describe abnormalities in the colour of RBCs?
A
- hypochromic
- polychromasia
6
Q
what are Heinz bodies?
A
- abnormality in RBC
- round blue inclusions on edge of cells
- denatured haemoglobin
7
Q
what are Howell-jolly bodies?
A
- abnormality in RBC
- small blue-black granules
- increase post splenectomy
8
Q
what is mycoplasma haemofelis?
A
- abnormality in RBC
- parasite causing feline infections
- anaemia
9
Q
what is babesia?
A
- abnormality in RBC
- pear shaped
- occurs in pairs
10
Q
what is polythaemia?
A
- abnormality in RBC
- dehydration
- increase in RBC count + PCV
11
Q
what could lead to a low PCV?
A
- anaemia
- sedation + anaesthesia
- late canine pregnancy
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