LabDx Exam1 formulas Flashcards
1
Q
ANC what does it mean and what is the formula?
A
absolute neutrophil count =
WBCcount * (%bands+%neutrophils)
2
Q
what are “bands” in the ANC?
A
baby white cells
3
Q
ANC below ________ is severely immunocompromised
A
1000
4
Q
MCV what does it mean and what is the formula?
A
mean corpuscular volume=
(Hct * 10)/ RBC
5
Q
MCH what does it mean and what is the formula?
A
mean corpuscular hemoglobin=
(Hgb * 10)/RBC
6
Q
MCHC what does it mean and what is the formula?
A
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration=
Hgb/Hct * 100
7
Q
what is a reticulocyte?
A
a baby RBC
8
Q
Reticulocyte count is the best test to determine what? (1)
A
bone marrow response to anemia
9
Q
formula for reticulocyte count
A
reticulocyte index = retic% * (pt’s Hct/normal hct)
10
Q
formula for transferrin test
A
transferrin = (serum iron level*100%)/TIBC
