Approach to interpreting blood results tutorial Flashcards
1
Q
intrinsic factor antibodies test for pernicious anaemia - what is it’s sensitivity and specificity
A
very specific but not sensitive
2
Q
why jaundiced in pernicious anaemia
A
B12 deficiency causes premature red cell destruction in the marrow. this results in excess bilirubin production
3
Q
why is red cell count and haematocrit high in DKA
A
dehydration - he has less fluid so his red cell indices are a bit off (because it’s concentrations we use)
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