Hematology Flashcards
Value of ferritin to R/O IDA
> 100
To confirm IDA
Low IRON
High TIBC
TRansferrin Sat < 15
Ferritin < 14
How long should be continued oral iron after normalization of Hb
3-6 months
Anemia of inflammation
High ferritin
Low iron & TIBC
TF sat normal / low
Normocytic , over time microcytic
Fo ESRD , erythropoietin indicated if ?
What’s the target Hb
Hb < 10
Hb Should not exceed 11.5 to avoid adverse effects: uncollected HTN, volume overload, thrombosis
Ferritin & TF sat in patient taking erythropoietin?
Ferritin > 100
TF sat > 20
Vit B12 > …….? To exclude B12 deficiency
221
Best indicator of B12 deficiency
High methylmalonic acid & Homocysteine
Best indicator of folate deficiency
Normal methylmalonic acid
High Homocysteine
What’s the preferred test when folate deficiency suspended despite of normal serum folate level ?
RBC folate
Or
High Homocysteine
Drug indicated for ttt of anemia in patient who requires regular RBC transfusion
Luspatercept
Cure treatment of sickle cell disease
allogeneic HSCT
Hydroxyurea indicated in SCD with
- Frequent pain event > 3 per year
- Severe symptomatic anemia
- Previous acute chest syndrome
- Stroke
Agents approved for ttt and prevention of painful events in SCL
- L- glutamine
- Crizanlizumab
Acute Chest syndrome treatment
Empiric antibiotic
Hydration
O2
Spirometry
Analgesia
RBC transfusion either with PRBC or as exchange transfusion
Sildenafil in SCD
Increase painful crises
Preoperative transfusion target Hb
10
Hb target in SCD to avoid problem with blood hyperviscosity
Hb < 10
Management of hereditary spherocytosis
Acute hemolytic crisis:
1. supportive
2. transfusion if needed
Longer term treatment:
1. Folic acid replacement
2. Splenectomy
Hereditary spherocytosis labs
High MCHC , osmotic fragility
Flow cytometry : reduced EMA binding to band 3 on erythrocytes
Warm hemolytic anemia treatment
- Steroids
- Rituximab
- Splenectomy
Cold hemolytic anemia treatment
1.Avoid cold exposure
2. Steroids
3. Splenectomy
4. Rituximab + fludarabine or bendamustine
PNH diagnosis
Flow cytometry : loss of CD 55 and CD 59
PNH treatment
Eculizumab and ravulizumab
Which vaccine should be received before using Eculizumab and ravulizumab?
Meningococcal vaccination
Hemochromatosis diagnosis
Ferritin > 200
TRF sat > 45
What is Factor V Leiden
Mutated Factor V is resistant to cleavage by activated Protein C, leading to a prothrombotic state.
How to diagnose factory V Leiden
FVL genetic testing or activated protein C resistance test
What is the most common inherited thrombophilia type
FVL
Prothrombin G20210A Gene Mutation ?
Increase production of prothrombin ( F II)
What is the natural anticoagulant?
- Antithrombin III
- Protein C
- Protein S
What’s the main role of AT III ?
Inhibit thrombin & activated factor IX
AT III deficiency is high risk in …?
Pregnancy, leading to VTE related pregnancy loss & pregnancy morbidity
Common causes of Acquired decreased anticoagulant factor levels AT III, protein S and Protein C
- Acute thrombosis
- Liver disease
- DIC
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Protein losing enteropathy
Acquired decreased anticoagulant factor
protein S and Protein C only
- Warfarin therapy
- Vit K deficiency
Acquired decreased anticoagulant factor
protein S only
- Inflammatory states
- Estrogen
- HIV
- L asparaginase chemotherapy