The Rest of the CBC Flashcards
1
Q
anisocytosis
A
severe anemia
2
Q
macrocytosis
A
vitamin B12 & folic acid deficiencies
3
Q
microcytosis
A
iron deficiency, spherocytic & hemolytic anemia
4
Q
poikilocytosis
A
severe anemia
5
Q
spherocytosis
A
congenital spherocytosis, hemolytic anemia, can appear after a transfusion of stored blood
6
Q
target cells
A
hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, liver disease
7
Q
burr cells
A
hemolytic anemia, DIC, liver disease
8
Q
Howell-Jolly bodies
A
asplenia, pernicious anemia
9
Q
nucleated RBCs
A
chronic blood loss, significant hemolysis, chronic hypoxia, infection
