RETICS Flashcards
1
Q
It is an immature rbc, lacks nucleus w/ RNA
A
Reticulocyte
2
Q
Process of straining while cells are in living state
A
Supravital staining
3
Q
Purpose of supravital staining
A
Asses the eryhtropoietic activity of bone marrow
4
Q
3 stain in supravital staining
A
New methylene blue - most common
Pure azure blue - 2nd choice
Brilliant cresyl blue - least used
5
Q
Why edta is ideal anticoagulant
A
Stable for 24 hrs,
6-8 reticulocyte will decrease
6
Q
Misidentified as reticulocyte
A
Pappenheimer
Heinz bodies
Howell jolly
7
Q
Interference in reticulocyte count
A
Heparin
High blood glucose level-causing pale staining
8
Q
Increase retics
A
Hemolytic anemia
Thalassemia
IDA(Iron deficiency anemia)
Sideroblastic anemia
9
Q
Decrease Reticulocyte
A
Aplastic anemia
BM failure
Kidney failure
