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Hematology Blood Tests

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This deck covers key concepts related to common hematology blood tests, including the Complete Blood Count (CBC), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), and Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.

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What is the primary purpose of a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?

To evaluate a patient's blood indices or values in relation to normal human reference ranges.
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Definition
What is the primary purpose of a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
To evaluate a patient's blood indices or values in relation to normal human reference ranges.
What does ESR stand for in hematology?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What is the significance of an elevated ESR?
It is a non-specific indicator of certain diseases such as inflammatory conditions, infections, tumors, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and vasculitis...
What is the role of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis in blood tests?
It separates hemoglobins according to size and charge to identify different hemoglobin types.
How is blood typically collected for hematology tests?
Normally via venipuncture, but sometimes via capillary puncture.
What safety measure is important during blood collection?
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent infection transmission.
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Hematology Blood Tests
TermDefinition
What is the primary purpose of a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
To evaluate a patient's blood indices or values in relation to normal human reference ranges.
What does ESR stand for in hematology?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
What is the significance of an elevated ESR?
It is a non-specific indicator of certain diseases such as inflammatory conditions, infections, tumors, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and vasculitis.
What is the role of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis in blood tests?
It separates hemoglobins according to size and charge to identify different hemoglobin types.
How is blood typically collected for hematology tests?
Normally via venipuncture, but sometimes via capillary puncture.
What safety measure is important during blood collection?
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent infection transmission.
What does SCT stand for in hematology?
Sickle Cell Test
What might be low in a patient with anemia?
Hemoglobin
What are the components of a CBC?
White Blood Cells (WBC), Red Blood Cells (RBC), and Platelets (PLTS).
Why is it important to understand normal reference values for the CBC?
To accurately interpret a patient's blood test results in relation to normal ranges.