Cells
Transports O2 and carries carbon dioxide back.
Roughly 4-6 million.
What is RBCs?
Caused by low intake of iron or chronic blood loss.
Results in decreased synthesis of hgb.
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Microcytotic.
Low MCH.
What is Microcytotic Anemias?
Iron Deficiency & Thalassemia.
Jaundice, dark urine, splenomegaly.
What is Hemolytic Anemia?
Normal range: 200-900 pg/mL.
What is Vitamin B12?
Defends against infections and abnormal cells.
4,500-11,000.
What is WBCs?
Caused by low vitamin B12, secondary to malabsorption.
Results in impaired DNA synthesis.
What is Pernicious Anemia?
Megaloblastic/Macrocytic.
High MCH (>100).
What is Macrocytotic Anemias?
Pernicious.
Fatigue, pallor, brittle nails, SOB.
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Normal range: 12-17.5 g/dL.
What is Hemoglobin?
1st responder to bacterial infections.
Participates in phagocytosis.
2,500-7,500 (40-70%).
What is Neutrophils?
Caused by premature destruction of RBCs.
Due to immune problems, infections, drugs, toxins.
What is Hemolytic Anemia?
Normocytic.
Low MCH/Hgb.
Normal RDW/RBC.
What is Thalassemia?
Fatigue, jaundice, bone deformities.
What is Thalassemia?
Normal range: 35-48%.
What is Hematocrit?
Produce antibodies, coordinate immune response, target bad cells.
1000-4000 (20-40%).
What is Lymphocytes?
Genetic, due to defective hgb production.
2 types; alpha and beta.
What is Thalassemia?
Microcytotic.
Low Hgb/Hct/RBC.
High RDW/MCH.
What is Pernicious Anemia?
Fatigue, glossitis, neurological issues.
What is Pernicious Anemia?
What is RDW?
Transform into macrophages.
Engulf pathogens and dead cells.
100-700 (2-8%).
What is Monocytes?
Caused by bone marrow not producing enough RBCs.
Can be idiopathic or from radiation/toxins.
What is Aplastic Anemia?
Bone Marrow Failure.
Low Hgb/Hct/MCH/RBC.
High RDW.
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Infection, fatigue, bleeding.
What is Aplastic Anemia?
What is RBCs?