WBC and associated changes Flashcards
absolute WBC count
WBC * % cell type
quantitative measure
relative WBC count
% cell type
depends on number of other line
granulocyte
neutrophil
eosinophil
basophil
myeloperoxidase
neutrophil primary granule
alkaline phosphatase
neutrophil secondary granule
leukemoid reaction
elevated WBC with immature cells
20-50k neutrophils
indicates stress
Dohle bodies present
leukoerythroblastic blood picture
leukemoid WBC + elevated RBC
reactive, neoplastic, marrow disorder
neutrophilia
elevated neutrophils bacterial infection tissue necrosis physiologic stress hematologic disorders drug reaction metabolic
normal WBC count
5-10k
neutropenia
decreased neutrophils
causes of decreased marrow production of neutrophils
toxicity aplastic anemia myelophthisis nutritional deficiency collagen diseases
causes of increased destruction/use of neutrophils
splenic sequestration
viral infections
immune mediated
prolonged inflammation
drugs associated with neutropenia
antibiotics
monocyte main function
phagocytosis
main cause of monocytosis
neutropenia
chronic inflammation
malignancy
eosinophil function
limit chronic inflammatory responses
eosinophil graunles
peroxidase
acid phosphatase
eosinophil membrane receptors
IgG
complement