Hematology Flashcards
(34 cards)
Life span of RBC
90-120 days
Normal RBC Count
2.4 million
Elevated Neutrophils means
Bacterial and Fungal infection
Modulates allergic reaction and inflammatory reaction
Eosinophils
Elevated Eosinophils means
Parasite
Release histamine and heparin
Basophils
Causes anaphylactic reaction
Basophils
T Lymphocytes has
T memory
T Killer
To inhibit and destroy cancer cells
Lymphocytes
Produces antibodies
Lymphocytes
Function as phagocytosis
Monocytes
It activates other immune cell
Monocytes
Low platelets
Thrombocytopenia
Elevated platelets
Thrombocytosis (prone to clotting)
Life span of platelets
8-9 days
lacks adequate healthy RBC
Anemia
Low hemoglobin
Anemia
Hallmark of Anemia
Pallor
Common cause of IDA
Bleeding
RBC that is microcytic and hypochromic (malapot)
IDA
Most common bleeding
GI Bleeding
Dx for IDA
Serum Ferritin (iron stores)
Bone Marrow Aspiration
DOC for IDA
Ferrous Sulfate
Highest source of organ meat
Liver