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| Indicates increased variation in the size of RBC's. |
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Smaller than normal RBC
Usually associated with hyperchromasia |
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| Indicates an increased variation in color |
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| Contains low concentration of hemoglobin |
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| Reticulocytes are seen in... |
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| Indicates a variation in the shape of RBC's |
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Elongated oval shaped RBC's
(Cigar shaped) |
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Spur Cell
(A can of paint) |
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| What are the normal MCV values for a dog? |
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| What are the normal MCV values for a cat? |
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| What is the term for decreased MCV? |
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| What is the term for increased MCV? |
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| What are the normal MCHC values for a dog? |
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| What are the normal MCHC values for a cat? |
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| What are the normal MCH values for a dog? |
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| What are the normal MCH values for a cat? |
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| What are the sources of MCH error? |
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Instrument problems
Error in calculations
RBC count
Mix of microcytics and macrocytics: result in normal MCH
Increase of polychromatic RBC's :increase MCH |
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| When doing an RBC morphology, where do we evaluate the RBC's? |
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| What do we include in an RBC morph? |
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Size
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Inclusion bodies
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Immature forms |
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Fine or coarse dark blue granues throughout RBC
Assiciated with abnormal RBC formation in the bone marrow |
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Round, densley staining purple granules
Associated with splenectomy, abnormal RBC formation in the bone marrow, regenerative anemias |
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Appear as blue structures with NMB
Associated with tylenol poisoning, ingestion of onions and garlic, propylene glycol, and zinc toxicity |
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