Hematology Flashcards
what is the best test to determine presence of anemia?
hemoglobin
anemia
decrease in hemoglobin
erythrocytosis
increase in hemoglobin
reference range of Hb in women
14 +/- 2
level of Hb considered to be anemia in women
<11 g/dL
reference range of Hb in men
16 +/- 2
level of Hb considered to be anemia in men
<13 g/dL
reference range for Hct in women
37-47%
reference range for Hct in men
40-54%
reference range for MCV
80-100 FL
what type of anemia is determined by an increase in MCH?
macrocytic anemias
what type of anemia is determined by a decrease in MCH?
microcytic and normocytic anemias
what is the earliest indicator for anemia?
red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
reference range for RDW
11-15%
definition of anicocytosis
abnormality in RBC size
hypochromatic
decreased MCHC
hyperchromatic
increased MCHC
polychromatic
reticulocytes, bluish coloration
reference range for WBC count
4500-11000
leukopenia
decrease in WBC count; viral infection
leukocytosis
increase in WBC count; bacterial infection, general inflammation
normal range for neutrophils
50-70%
neutrophilia
elevation of neutrophils
physiologic causes of neutrophilia
stress on body, pregnant, cold