Blood Films Flashcards
1
Q
What does WBC stand for on a blood film?
A
White blood celss
2
Q
What does RBC stand for on a blood film?
A
Red blood cells
3
Q
What does HGB stand for on a blood film?
A
haemoglobin
4
Q
What does HCT stand for on a blood film?
A
Haemocrit
5
Q
What is haemocrit?
A
% of blood made up of RBC
6
Q
What does MCV stand for on a blood film?
A
Mean corpsucular volume
7
Q
What does MCV measure?
A
The mean volume of the red blood cells in your body
8
Q
What does MCH stand for on a blood film?
A
Mean corpuscular haemoglobin
9
Q
What does MCHC stand for on a blood film?
A
Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration
10
Q
What does PLT stand for on a blood film?
A
Platelets
11
Q
What does FBC stand for
A
Full blood count
