Complete blood count components, red and white cell morphology, and anemia classification tested on ASCP hematology sections.
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- What does CBC stand for?
- Complete blood count
- What is the normal adult hemoglobin range for males?
- Approximately 13.5 to 17.5 g/dL
- What is the normal adult hemoglobin range for females?
- Approximately 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL
- What does MCV measure?
- The average volume of a single red blood cell
- What does MCH measure?
- The average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell
- What does MCHC measure?
- The average concentration of hemoglobin within red blood cells
- A high RDW value indicates what?
- Increased variation in red blood cell size (anisocytosis)
- What is the reticulocyte count used to assess?
- Bone marrow's red blood cell production activity
- Microcytic anemia is defined by what MCV finding?
- A low MCV (small red blood cells)
- Macrocytic anemia is defined by what MCV finding?
- A high MCV (large red blood cells)
- Normocytic anemia is defined by what MCV finding?
- A normal MCV with a low red cell count or hemoglobin
- What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia?
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Which vitamin deficiencies commonly cause macrocytic anemia?
- Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
- What red cell shape is characteristic of hereditary spherocytosis?
- Spherocytes (round cells lacking central pallor)
- What red cell shape is characteristic of sickle cell disease?
- Sickle-shaped (crescent) cells
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