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what does the reticulocyte count reflect? A high reticulocyte count would indicate...
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the marrow's ability to respond to anemia. A high reticulocyte count would indicate adequate marrow reserve
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a hi retic count would be indicative of the following etiologies of anemia (3)
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1. hemolysis
2. recovery post-hemorrhage (blood loss) 3. response to Tx (e.g. Fe) |
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a decreased retic count could be due to... (2)
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1. inadequate stores (B12, Fe, folate)
2. marrow abnormality |
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microcytic definition is MCV < what value? Definition of macrocytic is > what value?
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microcytic < 82
macrocytic > 98 normal 82-98 |
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list the microcytic anemias?
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TAILS!
Thalassemia Anemia of chronic disease Iron deficiency anemia Lead poisoning Sideroblastic anemia |
