Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
What is anaemia
A
present when there is a decrease of haemoglobin in the blood below the reference level for the age and sex of the individual
2
Q
what is the lifespan of RBCs
A
120 days
3
Q
what is the reticulocyte count?
A
a count of immature RBCs in the bone marrow
4
Q
what does a low reticulocyte count mean?
A
bone marrow production is low