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CBC Flashcards

1
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Hemoglobin

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M: 13.5 - 16.5
F: 12 - 15
Combined: 12 - 16.5

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Hematocrit %

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M: 41 - 50%
F: 36 - 44%
Combined: 36 - 50%

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RBC’s

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M: 4.5 - 5.5
F: 4.0 - 4.9
Combined: 4 - 5.5

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4
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Platelets

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100,000 - 450,000

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5
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MCH refers to a RBCs…

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• Color (due to Hgb)

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MCV refers to a RBCs…

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• Size

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7
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MCV

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80 - 100

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MCH

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26 - 34

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9
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MCHC %

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31 - 37

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10
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What is PT?

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  • Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot.
  • Used in conjuction with INR measurement and comadin (Warfarin)
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What is a normal PT?

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11-13.5 seconds

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12
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What is PTT?

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  • A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test measures the time it takes for a blood clot to form in a blood sample.
  • Used in conjuction with Heparin
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13
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What is a normal PTT?

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25-30 seconds

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14
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A normocytic, normochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCV: 80-100
  • MCH: 26-34
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A microcytic, hypochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCV: <80
  • MCH: <27
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16
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A macrocytic, normochromic RBC has MCV and MCH values of…

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  • MCH: >100
  • MCH: >34
17
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Normocytic, normochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Acute blood loss
  • Hemolysis
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Pregnancy
18
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Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Lead poisoning
19
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Macrocytic, normochromic RBCs may be associated w/ what causes/types of anemia?

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  • Cobalamin (Vit B12) deficiency
  • Liver disease (alcohol abuse)
  • Post splenectomy
20
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Type of anemia: MCV less than lower limit of normal

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• microcytic anemia

21
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Type of anemia: MCV within normal range

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• normocytic anemia

22
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Type of anemia: MCV greater than upper limit of normal

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• macrocytic anemia

23
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Type of anemia: MCH less than lower limit of normal

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• hypochromic anemia

24
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Type of anemia: MCH within normal range

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• normochromic anemia

25
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Type of anemia: MCH greater than upper limit of normal

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• hyperchromic anemia

26
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RDW (RBC distribution width)

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< 14.5

Summers: Lab Values (6 decks)

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