25. Selection of clinical laboratory tests and their discussion in inflammatory and neoplastic diseases

Question 1

What is the WBC Count?

Answer 1

3.5 - 10.5 x 10^9

/L

Question 2

What do WBC’s Consist of?

Answer 2

Neutrophils

Band Cells = Slightly Immature Neutrophils

T-Cells

B-Cells

Monocytes

Eosinophils

Basophils

Question 3

What do LOW LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?

Answer 3

Leukopenia

Question 4

What do HIGH LEVELS of WBC Count Indicate?

Answer 4

Leucocytosis

Question 5

What is a WBC Differential?

Answer 5

Determine the % + Absolute Number

OF the 5 WBCs

IN Peripheral Blood

Question 6

How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the WBC Count?

Answer 6

INCREASE the WBC Count

Question 7

What is the RBC Count in MALE?

Answer 7

4.3 - 5.9 x 10^12 / L

Question 8

What is the RBC Count in FEMALE?

Answer 8

3.5 - 5.5 x 10^12 / L

Question 9

What does a Normal Adult Hbg-HbA Molecule Contain?

Answer 9

2 a-globulin chains

2 b-globulin chains

Question 10

What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in MALE?

Answer 10

140 - 180 g / L

135 - 175 g / L

Question 11

What is the Reference Range of Hemoglobin in FEMALE?

Answer 11

120 - 160 g / L

Question 12

How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the RBC Count?

Answer 12

INCREASED RBC Count

Question 13

What is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?

Answer 13

Measures how quickly RBCs Settle

IN a Test Tube

Question 14

What is the Reference Range of ESR in MALE?

Answer 14

0 - 11 mm / Hr

OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 15 mm / Hr

Question 15

What is the Reference Range of ESR in FEMALE?

Answer 15

0 - 15 mm / Hr

OVER 50 Y/o = 0 - 20 mm / Hr

Question 16

How does Inflammation or Neoplastic Diseases AFFECT the ESR?

Answer 16

Inflammation = INCREASED ESR

Neoplastic Diseases = VERY INCREASED ESR; Multiple Myeloma