Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
name 4 things that can artifically increase plasma protein estimate
A
lipemia, urea, cholesterol, and glucose
2
Q
normal plasma protein in cats and dogs?
A
6-8
3
Q
what is an increase in albumin always due to?
A
dehydration
4
Q
if both total protein and PCV are elevated, what is likely?
A
dehydration
5
Q
if total protein and PCV are both decreased, what is possible?
A
blood loss
6
Q
what are the most abundant proteins produced by the body?
A
albumin and globulin
7
Q
Unopette system
A
add 10% to nuclei counted in nine grids. That tells you number of nuclein in 1 microliter. multiply by 100 (dilution factor) = # nuclei in 1 microliter
8
Q
normal # platelets/microscopic field?
A
7-10
9
Q
What’s unique about bovine blood
A
Basophilic stippling
