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Siderocytes are caused by:
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lead poisoning
hemolytic anemia dyserythropoiesis meyloproliferative diseases chloramphenicol hydroxizine (dogs) |
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Nucleated RBCs are a normal finding under what conditions?
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avian, reptile and amphibian species
regenerative anemia pigs <3 weeks old |
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Nucleated RBCs are inappropriate under what conditions?
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lead toxicity, iron deficiency, copper deficiency
hemangiosarcoma damage to bone marrow |
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Howell-Jolly bodies are seen under what conditions?
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splenectomy
chemotherapy glucocorticoid use regenerative response |
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Which stain should be used to visualize Heinz bodies?
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New Methylene Blue
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T/F Heinz bodies are a normal finding in cats (up to 5%)
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True
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What are some causes of Heinz bodies?
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Diabetes mellitus (cats)
oxidative damage lymphoma (cats) hyperthyroidism (cats) onion kale (ruminants) copper tox (sheep, goats) |
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What some causes of acanthocytes?
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hepatopathy
hemangiosarcoma |
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Dacrocytes can be caused by:
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iron deficiencies (camelids)
glomerulonephritis myeloproliferative disorders |
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Eccentrocytes are caused by:
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oxidative damage
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Echinocytosis occurs under what conditions?
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electrolyte imbalance
uremia glomerulonephritis neoplasia |
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Elliptocytes are caused by:
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liver disease
iron deficiency myelodysplasia glomerulonephritis portosystemic shunts |
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Keratocytes are caused by:
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oxidative damage
iron deficiency hepatopathy |
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What are some causes of leptocytosis?
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portosystemic shunts
hepatopathy iron deficiency |
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What causes formation of schistocytes?
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passage through fibrin strands
turbulent blood flow DIC |
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Spherocytes are caused by:
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Immune mediated disease in dogs
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Name some causes of stomatocytosis.
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hereditary
hepatopathy iron deficiency |
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What are some causes of target cell formation?
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hepatopathy
iron deficiency |
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What is the normal shape of dog and cat RBCs?
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discocyte
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What is the normal RBC shape in pigs?
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echinocyte (spiny)
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What is the normal RBC shape in goats?
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dacrocyte (teardrop)
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What is the normal RBC shape in camelids?
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elliptocyte (oval)
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What is the normal RBC shape in deer?
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drepanocyte (sickle shape)
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