Hemogram

Question 1

Microcytic

Answer 1

Small cell with MCV

Question 2

Normocytic

Answer 2

Normal size cell with MCV 80-96 fL

Question 3

Macrocytic

Answer 3

Abnormally large cell with MCV > 96 fL

Question 4

What is the normal RDW?

Answer 4

11.5 - 15%

Question 5

What is the reticulocyte percentage in a healthy person?

Answer 5

1-2%

Question 6

Normochromic

Answer 6

Normal color

MCHC 31-37 g/dL (310-370 g/L)

Question 7

Hypochromic

Answer 7

Pale

MCHC

Question 8

Hemoglobin

Answer 8

Men: 13- 17 g/dL

Women: 12-15 g/dL

Question 9

Hematocrit

Answer 9

Men: 40-52%

Women: 36-47%

Question 10

Most common etiology for normocytic, normochromic anemia w/ normal RDW?

Answer 10

Acute blood loss

Anemia of chronic disease

Question 11

Most common etiology for a microcytic, hypochromic anemia w/elevated RDW?

Answer 11

Iron deficiency anemia

Question 12

Most common etiology for a microcytic, hypochromic anemia w/normal RDW?

Answer 12

Alpha or beta thalassemia minor

Question 13

Most common etiology for Macrocytic, normochromic anemia w/elevated RDW?

Answer 13

Pernicious anemia, dietary-induced vitamin B-12 deficiency (uncommon), folate deficiency anemia ( uncommon)

Question 14

Most common etiology for drug induced macrocytic usually without anemia?

Answer 14

Select medications such as carbamazepine (tegretol), zidovudine (AZT), valproic acid (depakote), phenytoin (Dilantin), alcohol, others

Question 15

Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

Answer 15

250-410 mcg/dL