blood count wkshp.txt

Formulas to know for the test: MCV, MCH, MCHC, OR, CR
- MCV = HCT/RBC x10
- MCH = HGB/RBC x10
- MCHC = MCH/MCV x 100
- OR = # reticulocytes/#RBC x100
- CR = observed HCT/Mean HCT x OR
What happens to the CR value with ineffective erythropoiesis?

CR increases
What happens to the CR value with insufficient erythropoiesis?

CR decreases or is within normal limits (WNL)
What happens to the CR value during anemia or hemolysis?

CR increases
What is the main cause and result of ineffective EP?
- HG down due to lack of iron
- Result: microcytic cells, hypochromic cells
What is the main cause and result if insufficient EP?
- deficient folate or B12
- Result: macrocytic cells, normophylic (generally)
What are the phrases used for a low and normal MCHC count?
- Low = hypochromic
- Normal = normochromic
There are three values you need to know for reference:
1) RBC count
2) HGB count
3) HCT percentage
- 1) 5x10⁶microliters
- 2) 15 g/dL
- 3) 45%

Author

kepling

55723

Card Set

blood count wkshp.txt

Description

blood count wkshp

Updated

2010-12-14T01:03:20Z

Show Answers