Hematological Function Flashcards
1
Q
normal RBC count
A
4-6
2
Q
hemoglobin levels
A
12-18
3
Q
hematocrit
A
37-52
4
Q
WBC
A
4,000-11,000
5
Q
platelet count
A
150,000-400,000
6
Q
which is the lab test that determines abnormal forms of hemoglobin
A
hemoglobin electrophoresis
7
Q
what is the enzyme produced by normal mature neutrophils?
A
LAP
leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
8
Q
what test can we use to detect antibodies against RBC’s
A
coombs test (remember OB)
9
Q
LAP test
A
chronic leukemia- tests WBC
10
Q
PT time **
what affect will warfarin have
A
11-12.5, prolonged by warfarin 1.5-2x
11
Q
INR value
what does it test?
A
0.7-1.8 = normal
it will be at 2-3*** on warfarin/coumadin
(mechanical value is higher 2.5-3)
12
Q
aPTT***
A
20-36 seconds
prolonged on heparin
13
Q
anti-factor Xa test
A
monitors heparin
less than .01 = normal
