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