Midterm Flashcards
1
Q
How long does it take for a progenitor cell to become a reiculocyte in peripheral blood?
A
5 days
2
Q
With blood loss, how long does it take for BM to release reticulocytes into circulation?
A
3-5 days
3
Q
What 4 things may cause a false increase in hemoglobin concentration?
A
heinz bodies, hemolysis, lipemia, oxyglobin treatment
4
Q
What should the Hgb be in relation HCT to if RBCs are normal size?
A
should be 1/3 of HCT
5
Q
How is Hct calculated?
A
Hct = RBC count x MCV
