The Complete Blood Count Flashcards
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- Define the components of peripheral blood that are measured when a CBC is requested.
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2
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- Define the values that are typically calculated when a CBC is requested.
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3
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- Calculate the MCV, MCH, and MCHC using the RBC count, HGB and HCT.
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4
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- Describe various methods that laboratories may use to obtain the values reported when a CBC is performed.
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5
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- Describe how the reference intervals are obtained and their limitations.
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6
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- Recognize normal and abnormal CBC results.
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7
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- Explain when a differential is performed and what additional information it provides.
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8
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- Explain how a differential is performed.
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9
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- Recognize normal blood components found on a peripheral smear.
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10
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- Given the white blood cell differential and the total white blood cell count, calculate the absolute count of a particular white blood cell type.
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11
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- Explain how a differential is performed.
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