Hematology Flashcards
Hgb Norm
12.3-15.3 g/dL
Hct Norm
36-45%
MCV Norm
80-96 fL/cell
Macrocytic anemia range
MCV > 96
Caused by Vit B12 or folate deficiency
RDW Norm
11.5-14.5%
Increased RBC count is ______
Polycythemia
Decreased RBC count is ______
Anemia
Increased immature RBC count is _____
Reticulocytosis
Low hgb indicates:
Anemia
Low hct indicates:
Anemia
Increased RDW is due to:
Folate deficiency, Vit B12 deficiency, and iron deficiency
Reticulocyte Norm range
0.5-2.5%
High Reticulocyte count indicates:
RBC destruction/loss
Vit B12 deficiency diagnosis test
Schillings test
Causes of Vit B12 deficiency:
Dietary deficiency, intrinsic factor deficiency
Causes of Folic Acid deficiency:
Pregnancy, diet deficiency, “Celiac disease”
Decreased ferritin indicates:
Iron deficiency anemia
Serum iron decrease indicates:
Iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease
Serum iron increase indicates:
Hemolytic anemia
Increased TIBC indicates:
Iron deficiency anemia
Decreased percent iron saturation indicates:
Iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease
Ferritin levels are normal in ______
Anemia of chronic disease