Hematology and CBC Values Flashcards
1
Q
Normal aPTT value
- Critical value?
A
aPTT:22-26 seconds or 24 seconds (avg)
- Critical value > 120 seconds
2
Q
Normal INR value?
- Critical value?
- Special considerations?
A
INR: 0.9-1.1
- Crit value > 6
- Warfarin Pts normal = (2-3)
3
Q
Normal Fibrinogen value?
- Critical value?
A
Fibrinogen: 1.6-4.1
- Critical value < 0.6
4
Q
WBC normal?
A
WBC: 4-11
5
Q
What does high WBC indicate?
A
Leukocytosis
- Infection
- Stress
- Pregnancy
6
Q
What does low WBC indicate?
A
Leukopenia
- Drugs
- Bone marrow failure
7
Q
Normal Neutrophil count?
A
2-8
8
Q
What does a high neutrophil count indicate?
A
High neuts = neutrophilia
- inflammation
- autoimmune
- burns
9
Q
What is Pseudoneutrophilla?
A
Falsely elevated Neutrophils
- Stress
- Exposure to temps
- Strenuous exercise
- Anesthia
- bands = baby neuts = infection
10
Q
Normal Lymphocyte value?
A
1-3
11
Q
What is low Lymphocyte counts associated with?
A
Lymphocytopenia, low lymphocyte count due to:
- Chemo
- Steroid use
- Malnutrition
12
Q
What is monocytosis?
A
A low monocyte count (variation of lymphocyte) due to:
- Infection recovery
- TB
- Syphilis
13
Q
Normal Eosinophil value?
A
Normal < 0.7
14
Q
What are Eosinophils associated with?
A
Allergies or IgE
15
Q
What are Basophils associated with?
A
Histamine, Heparin, and allergies
