Clinical Lab studies

Question 1

What two major components compose the blood?

Answer 1

1. formed elements
2. plasma

Question 2

What are the formed elements in the blood composed of? 3

Answer 2

1. WBC’s (leukocytes)
2. RBC’s (erythrocytes)
3. platelets (thrombocytes)

Question 3

List 3 tests that evaluate the cellular elements of the blood.

Answer 3

1. CBC
2. platelet count
3. reticulocyte count

Question 4

What are the WBC’s that are usually found in the peripheral blood? 5

Answer 4

1. neutrophils (segmented and band forms)
2. eosinophils
3. basophils
4. lymphocytes
5. monocytes