introduction to haematology Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is a myoblast and auer rods point to the diagnosis of
A
Acute myeloid leukaemia
2
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What are the components of blood
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- Red blood cells
- Buffy coat - white blood cells and platelets
- Plasma
3
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What is polycythaemia
A
high concentration of red bloof cells
4
Q
What is a reticulocyte
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Brand new red blood cell that has just left the bone marrow - final stage of development
5
Q
Leukopenia
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Low white blood cell count
6
Q
Leucocytosis
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High total WBC count
7
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What is thyrombocytopenia
A
Low platelets
8
Q
What is thrombocytosis
A
High platelet count
9
Q
What is pancytopenia classified by
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- Anaemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leucopenia
