the end of hematology Flashcards
1
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what is an antigen
A
Anything the body sees as foreign that creates an immune response
2
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What are RBC antigens known as
A
Agglutinogens (promote agglutination(clumping))
3
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Every blood group and what anti bodies they make
A
A-anti b
b- anti a
ab- neither
o- both anti a and anti b
4
Q
What is CBC and what does it test
A
Complete Blood Count
formed elements, hematocrit, and hemoglobin
5
Q
What does differential WBC count test
A
Tests the relative proportions of each type of WBC
6
Q
Why do we test Platelet count and prothrombin time
A
To test clotting ability
7
Q
What does CMP stand for and what does it test
A
Comprehensive Medical Panel
blood chemistry profile that checks various chemicals
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