chapter 32 hematology test
the pt/inr result of a healthy individual with a normal clotting ability
0.8-1.2
the amount of capillary tubes used for microhematocrete test
2
normal range for a red blood cell count for a woman
4-5.5 million
five components that are found in a CBC with differential are
WBC,RBC,HEMOGLOBIN,HEMATOCRIT,DIFFERENTIAL
anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
mr.nelson has a white blood cell count of 14,500. this is considered
above normal range
the red blood cell indices assist in the diagnosis of the different types of
anemia
results in leukocytosis
appendicitis, chickenpox, mononucleosis, rheumatic fever
color of oxygenated hemoglobin
bright red
results of leukopenia
chemotherapy
platelets or thrombocytes are involved in doing what in the blood
coagulation
leukopenia
deficiency of white blood cells
which is not included in a cbc
differential wbc
blood cells would be increased during allergic reactions
eosinophils
the white blood cells that produce antihistamines and combat irritants that cause allergies, such as pollen or cat hair
eosinophils
an inherited condition in which erythrocites rupture or are destroyed at a faster rate than is normal is known as
hemolytic anemia
may occur if the pt/inr blood tube isn't filled to the exhaustion of the vacuum
inaccurate test results
leukocytosis
increase in white blood cells
mr.johnson has a hematocrit reading of 60. this is considered to be
increased
a type of cancer in which there is an abnormal ,excessive production of white blood cells
leukemia
most common type of leukocytes that are the most active white blood cells in response to tissue destruction by bacteria
neutrophils
the most numerous of the white blood cells
neutrophils
deficiency of vitamin b12 can lead to
pernicious anemia
the fluid portion of anticoagulated whole blood that contains fibrinogen
plasma
a low hemoglobin reading may occur with all of the following except
polycythemia
An increase in the hemoglobin level occurs with
polycythemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure
hematology
the study of blood
what is the function of warfarin
to inhibit the formation of clots
hematocrit
to seperate blood
when using a microhematocrit centrifuge, the hematocrit test results should be read at the
top of the red cell column
the function of the hemoglobin
transport oxygen in the body
the buffy coat consists of
white blood cells and platelets
Mr.Stoney has a white blood cell count of 8,000. This is considered:
within normal range
Mr.Peterson has a hemoglobin reading of 16. This is considered to be?
within the reference range
