Clin Path II

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Canine RBC's differences:
- Large
- Central Pallor
Feline RBC's differences:
- Smaller than canine
- Less Pallor than canine
- Heinz & HJ bodies
Ruminant RBC's differences:
- Anisocytosis
- Poikilocytic
Deer RBC's differences:

sickle shaped on smear
Equine RBC's differences:
- Rouleaux
- No regen
Anisocytosis indicates:

Regeneration
Howell-Jolly Bodies indicate:
- Regenerative anemia
- Dec Splenic Function
Nucleated erythrocytosis indicates:

RBC Regeneration
Nucleated erythrocytosis is often seen in addition to (2):

Anisocytosis
Basophilic Stippliing indicated:
- Strong RBC Regen (Ruminants)
- Inappropriate Regen (Pb toxicosis)
Poikilocytosis (25-35%), incicates:
- Toxcemia
- Poor Prognosis
- (Norm in ruminants)
Type I Echinocytes:
- Norm, in ruminants
- XS EDTA
Type II Echinocytes:
- Burr Cells
- Snake Bite
- Toxemia
Acanthocytes indicate...
- Hemagiosarcoma
- DIC
- Liver Dz
- Glomerulonephritis
Schistocytes are

RBC fragments w/ sharp extremities
Schistocytes indicate
- DIC!!
- Fe Deficiency Anemia
- Liver Dz
- CHF
- Hemangiosarcoma
Spherocytes are...
- Small dense RBCs w/o central pallor, and decreased membrane
- (D/T phagocytosis or Heinze bodies)
Spherocytes indicate
- IMHA
- Transfusion
- Zinc Tox
- Bee Sting
- Snake Bite
Leptocytes are...
- RBCs w/ increased membrane to colume
- "Pancake Cells" or "Target Cells"
Leptocytes indicate...
- Toxemia
- Fe Deficiency Anemia
- Liver Dz
Heinz Bodies indicate...
- Onions Tox (C)
- Acetaminophen Tox (C)
- Cu Tox (Sheep)
Which parasites are seen in RBC's?
- Babesia
- Hemobartonella

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Clin Path II

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Clin Path II

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2011-09-12T03:01:04Z

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