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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Transudate - Gross Appearance |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Transudate - WBC Count |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Transudate - Predominant WBC type |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Transudate - Protein Level |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Transudate - Primary Causes |
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| CHF, Neph, Syn, Liver Failure |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Exudate - Gross Appearance |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Exudate - WBC Count |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Exudate - Predominant WBC type |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Exudate - Protein Level |
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Differentiate transudates from exudates based on the following criteria:
Exudate - Primary Causes |
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| Infection, Inflammation, Malignancy, Trauma |
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| The presence of chylous appearing fluid indicates what situation or condition? |
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| Damage or leak to lymphatic vessel or duct |
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| What are mesothelial cells? |
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| What is the significance of mesothelial cells when seen in serous fluids? |
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Increased Numbers seen in inflammation.
Need to differentiate from malignant cells |
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| What is the cell count in normal synovial fluid? |
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| What is the predominant cell type in normal synovial fluid? |
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Mononuclear Cells
(Lymphs, Monos, Macrophages) |
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| What is the substance that causes this fluid to be highly viscous? |
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| What can be done to reduce viscosity for testing purposes? |
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| Add a little Hyaluronic Acid |
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| Why should acetic acid be avoided when preparing dilutions for cell counts? |
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| Acetic acid causes cells to clump when exposed to hyaluronic acid |
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| What type of diluent should be used for synovial fluids? |
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| Why should powdered anticoagulants be avoided when collecting synovial fluid? |
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| Powdered artifacts may be confused for crystals. |
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| List the expected cell count in someone with a septic joint |
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| List the expected predominant cell type in someone with a septic joint |
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| >90% Segmented Neutrophils |
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| What is the color appearance of MSU crystals when viewed with a red compensator filter; Aligned Parallel to the filter |
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| What is the color appearance of MSU crystals when viewed with a red compensator filter; Aligned Perpendicular to the filter |
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| What is the color appearance of CPPD crystals when viewed with a red compensator filter; Aligned Parallel to the filter |
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| What is the color appearance of CPPD crystals when viewed with a red compensator filter; Aligned Perpendicular to the filter |
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| With what primary disease are MSU crystals associated? |
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| With what condition are CPPD crystals associated? |
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