Hematology I & II Lab Flashcards
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List the 5 types of leukocytes in order from most common to least common in the peripheral blood of a normal dog or cat.
Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils
Which cells are granulocytes?
Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils
Which cells are agranulocytes?
Lymphocytes, Monocytes
What is the normal WBC count for a dog? Include the proper units.
6,000 - 17,000 cells/µL
What is the term for a high WBC count? What are some common causes?
Leukocytosis; infection, inflammation, stress
What is the term for a low WBC count? What are some common causes?
Leukopenia; infection, bone marrow suppression, autoimmune disease
Which leukocytes have a high cytoplasm/nucleus ratio (lots of cytoplasm)?
Neutrophils
Which leukocytes have a low cytoplasm/nucleus ratio (lots of nucleus)?
Lymphocytes
What is the correct order of stain to perform a Wright’s stain?
Fixative, Eosin, Methylene Blue
If the total WBC is 10,300/µL (microliters) and 15% of the differential count was lymphocytes, what is the absolute count of lymphocytes?
1,545/µL
What type of cell is a band and when are they seen?
Immature neutrophil; seen during infection or inflammation
When doing a manual differential, what area of the blood smear should be examined under the microscope?
Monolayer
If the PCV is 52%, what is the estimated hemoglobin?
17
What condition is diagnosed by the modifed knotts test?
Heartworm Microfilaria
What is the medical term for high glucose?
Hyperglycemia
Identify this Leukocyte ( cell and huge huge nucleus)
Lymphocyte
identify this leukocyte, that is shown in abundance due to a disorder such as allergic reactions or skin conditions?
Eosinophils
Which objective do we use Oil Immersion?
100x
Identify this Leukocyte ( decormed ahhh cell and looks like it might have bubbles and kidney shape)
Monocyte
What species does this RBC belong to?
Avian
