Heme/Onc1 Flashcards
1
Q
What does this mnemonic mean: Neutrophils Like Making Everything Better… or “Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas.”
A
WBC differential from high to low %: Neuts: 54-62% Lymphocytes: 25-33% Monocytes: 3-7% Eosinophils: 1-3% Basophils: 0-0.75%
2
Q
What does this mnemonic mean: Never Allow Alligators to Cut Pie
A
Causes of eosinophilia (eosin-amphibian):
Neoplasm Allergies Asthma Connective Tissue Disease Parasites
3
Q
What type of cells do the following markers represent? CD19/20 CD3/4 CD3/8 CD14
A
CD19/20: B lymphocyte
CD3/4: Th lymphocyte
CD3/8: Tc lymphocyte
CD14: Macrophage
4
Q
What does this mnemonic mean: HALT!
A
Explanations for target cells:
HbC disease
Asplenia (includes sickle cell)
Liver Disease
Thalassemia
