Lecture 1 Introduction to Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of plasma
A
Clotting or coagulation factors
Albumin
Antibodies
2
Q
What are the components of the Buffy coat
A
Platelets
White Cells
3
Q
What are the 3 stages of Erythroid Differentiation
A
Erythroblast
Reticulocyte
Erythrocyte
4
Q
The reticulocyte count is a measure of what
A
Red cell production
5
Q
What is Polycythaemia
A
Increase in number of RBCs