Heme Independent Case Work Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Haptoglobin?
A
50-200
2
Q
B12 anemia will cause rising blood levels of…
A
methyl-malonic acid
3
Q
Why would B12 anemia cause a low haptoglobin level?
A
Cells dying in the marrow
4
Q
Normal Absolute Reticulocyte Count
A
25,000-75,000
5
Q
Lab you order for spherocytosis
A
Osmotic Fragility
6
Q
Normal LDH
A
under 200
