Hematology Flashcards
1
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What type of thalassemia is seen with decreases in both HbA and HbA2 and an increase in HbF?
A
delta-beta thalassemia
2
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What leads to sideroblastic anemia?
A
lead poisoning or porphyrias where the iron is unable to be incorporated into the protoporphyrin ring upon the development of heme
3
Q
What pathway does PT test for? What coagulation factors are in this pathway?
A
extrinsic; III and VII
4
Q
What pathway does aPTT test for? What coagulation factors are in this pathway?
A
intrinsic; XII, XI, IX, VIII
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