Lecture Exam #1 Flashcards
Lab Testing
1. Hematology
2. Chemistry
3. Microbiology
4. Bronchoalveolar Lavage
5. Pleural fluid examination
6. Histology and cytology
7. Skin testing
- CBC: Complete Blood Count. Blood sample
- BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel.
- Sputum Sample: Check for disease carrying microorganisms
- Bronchoscope: Tissue sample taken through nose
- Needle Biopsy: Done to get fluid from Pleural space
- Tissue Sample: Check cells
- TB testing
Lab Test Parameters
1. Sensitivity
2. Specificity
- Frequency of positive test results in patients with disease
- Frequency of negative test results in patients without disease
Hematology
1. Blood Composition
2. Two major hematology evaluation tests
- Cells (45%): White blood cells (leukocytes), Red blood cells (erythrocytes), and Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Plasma (55%) - (1) CBC: Complete Blood Count
(2) Test of the blood clotting ability of patient’s blood
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- This test determines the number of circulating red and white blood cells
- The test also determines the number and type of white blood cells present in the circulating blood
- Red blood cells are evaluated for their size and the amount of hemoglobin present
Reference Intervals for CBC
Red Blood Cell Count
Males: 4.20 - 6.00
Females: 3.80 - 5.20
Reference Intervals for CBC
White Blood Cell Count
Both: 4.0 - 11.0
Reference Intervals for CBC
Hemoglobin
Males: 13.5 - 18.0 (135-180)
Females: 12.0 - 15.0 (120-150)
Reference Intervals for CBC
Hematocrit
Males: 40 - 54 (0.40-0.54)
Females: 35 - 49 (0.35-0.49)
Reference Intervals for CBC
Platelet Count
Both: 150 - 450
Reference Intervals for CBC
“Rule of Five” for RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit
Both Sexes
RBC: 5
Hemoglobin: 5 x 3 = 15 (Hb)
Hematocrit: 15 x 3 = 45 (HcT)
White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
- Total number of white blood cells in a known volume of blood; Important to know
- Important to know distribution of white blood cell types: Neutrophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, basophils, and monocytes
- In healthy people, neutrophils and lymphocytes make up the majority of WBC count
White Blood Cell (WBC)
1. Relative Percentage
2. Absolute Percentage
- The Relative Count is the percentage of a particular cell among all the WBCs counted
- The Absolute Count for the cell type is determined by the CBC analyzer my multiplying its percentage or relative count by the total WBC Count
Reference Intervals for WBC
Segmented Neutrophils
Relative%: 50-70
Absolute%:1.5-7.5
Reference Intervals for WBC
Eosinophils
Relative%: 1-3
Absolute%: 0-0.4
Reference Intervals for WBC
Basophils
Relative%: 0-1
Absolute%: 0-0.1
Reference Intervals for WBC
Lymphocytes
Relative%: 20-45
Absolute%: 1.0-4.0
Reference Intervals for WBC
Monocytes
Relative%: 2-11
Absolute%: 0.1-1.3
Neutrophils (WBC)
- Normally makes up 50% - 70% of the total white blood cell count
- Produced in the bone marrow, where it matures and waits to be called into action
- Once a neutrophil leaves the bone marrow, it enters the circulating blood
- Next, it marginates through the wall of the blood vessel and into the surrounding tissues
- Once the neutrophil marginates into the tissues, it usually participates in phagocytosis and dies (Pneumonia)
- The normal life span of any neutrophil is 10-12 days
Eosinophils (WBC)
- Make up 1% to 3% of the WBCs
- Plays a role in allergic and parasitic infections
Basophils (WBC)
- Make up 0% to 1% of the WBCs
- Also plays a role in allergic reactions
Lymphocytes (WBC)
- Make up 20% to 45% of the circulating WBCs
- Useful in the fight against viral, fungal, and tuberculosis infections
- Two types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells
(a) 50% to 85% are T Cells. Involved in cell mediated immunity
(b) B Cells and Natural Killer (NK) Cells comprising 5% to 20% each. Develops antibodies
Monocytes (WBC)
- Make up 2% to 11% of the circulating WBCs
- The largest of the different WBCs
- In the lung, the monocyte converts to a macrophage, then plays a key role in clearing the lung of inhaled dusts through phagocytosis
Leukocytosis
An abnormal increase in the circulating WBCs
Leukopenia
An abnormal decrease in the circulating WBCs
Neutrophilia
An increase in leukocytes due to an increase in neutrophils
Neutropenia
- A decrease in leukocytes due to a decrease in neutrophils
- Is a serious medical problem because it represents a reduced ability to fight infection
- Can be caused by bone marrow failure (chemotherapy or leukemia) or when the cells are destroyed rapidly in the tissues when severe infection is present
Eosinophilia
- Occurs with allergic reactions and parasitic infestations
Basophilia
- Occurs with similar disorders that cause eosinophilia
Lymphocytosis (Lymphocytes are increased)
- Occurs with viral infections, especially mononucleosis