Week 2 Lec: BHE, QAP, BC Flashcards
Basic screening test and is one of the most frequently ordered laboratory procedure.
Complete Blood Count
Gives valuable diagnostic information about the hematologic and other body system, prognosis response to treatment and recovery.
Complete Blood Count
Consist of a series of test that determines number, variety, percentage concentration and quality of blood cells.
Complete Blood Count
Main inclusions of CBC?
Hgb, Hct, RBC and WBC count, Differential Count
What are the RBC parameters?
RBC count
HGB
HCT
MCV
MCH
MCHC
RDW (red blood cell distribution width)
RETIC (reticulocyte count)
What are the platelet parameters?
PLT count
MPV
What are WBC parameters?
WBC count
NEUT count: % and absolute
LYMPH count: % and absolute
MONO count: % and absolute
EO and BASO count: % and absolute
the main component of erythrocytes; serves as the vehicle for the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Hemoglobin
serves as an important buffer in the extracellular fluid
Hemoglobin
Measurement of the concentration of Hgb in the blood.
Hemoglobin Determination
Used to screen for disease associated with anemia and to evaluate polycythemia.
Hemoglobin Determination
Reagent for hemoglobin determination?
drabkin’s reagent
is the ratio of the volume of packed RBCs to the volume of whole blood
Hematocrit
Hematocrit is also called?
Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
Hct test is part of the?
CBC
This test indirectly measures the RBC mass.
Hematocrit Determination
Hematocrit Determination indirectly measures?
RBC mass
Results of Hct Test are expressed as the ____________ of packed RBCs in the whole blood.
percentage by volume
Aside rom Hb determination, it is also an important measurement in the determination of anemia or polycythemia.
Hematocrit Determination
blood test used to find out how many RBCs
RBC Count
RBC count is also known as?
Erythrocyte count
Why is RBC count imporant?
because RBCs contain Hgb which carries oxygen to your body tissues
How is RBC count reported?
cells per microliter (μL, mcL, also called cubic millimeter, mm3), milliliter (mL, also called cubic centimeter, or cc), or liter (L)
Increase RBC
Polycythemia Vera
Decrease RBC
Anemia
WBCs may be counted visually using a microscope and?
Hemacytometer
The White Blood Cell count technique is the same as RBC counting, but the typical dilution is?
1:20
The diluent in White Blood Cell count is a ______________.
dilute acid solution
White Blood Cell count is also known as?
Leukocyte count
Serves as a useful guide to the severity of the disease process.
White Blood Cell count
A WBC count detects?
hidden infections
Differential Count is also known as?
WBC differential count
Differential count shows the?
Percentage of each type of WBC
can detect immature WBC and abnormalities, both of which are signs of potential issues; RBC and platelets can be seen as well
Differential Count
The total count of circulating WBC is differentiated according to?
the five types of leukocytes
Neutrophils in differential count give information about?
pyogenic infection
Eosinophils in differential count give information about?
allergic disorder, parasitic infestation
Basophils in differential count give information about?
parasitic infection
Lymphocytes in differential count give information about?
viral infection
Monocytes in differential count give information about?
severe infection by phagocytosis
Use to assess the erythropoietic activity of the bone marrow.
Reticulocyte count
Reticulocyte count uses ____________.
whole blood anticoagulated with EDTA
stain used for reticulocyte count
new methylene blue, brilliant cresyl blue, and pure azure blue
an immature anucleated cell that can be found in peripheral blood
reticulocyte
young forms of erythrocytes
reticulocytes
duration of reticulocyte in peripheral blood
1 day
duration of reticulocyte in bone marrow
1-2 days
Ratio of whole blood and stain for blood smear preparation?
1:1
Reference range of reticulocytes for adults?
0.5-2%
Reference range of reticulocytes for children?
2-6%
Rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one hour.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Common hematology test and nonspecific measure of inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)