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Acanthocytes

Abnormal red blood cells is characterized by irregular, unevenly spaced spikes or "spurs"

Acanthocytes

The following conditions are primarily associated with what abnormal RBC:

• Alcoholic liver disease (severe hepatic dysfunction)

• Post-splenectomy

• Abetalipoproteinemia (lipid metabolism disorder

Target Cells

Central hemoglobinized area surrounded by pale ring

Target Cells

Codocytes/Mexican Hat Cells

Echinocytes

The following are key causes of what abnormal RBC:

• Liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis)

• Uremia (kidney failure)

• Heparin therapy

• Pyruvate kinase deficiency (hereditary hemolytic anemia)

Spherocytes

Small, round RBCs without central pallor

Bone marrow pathology

The presence of Teardrop Cells (Dacryocytes) suggests

Schistocytes

An abnormal red blood cell is highly indicative of Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA), especially if present in quantities greater than 1%

Kidneys

Primarily responsible for producing erythropoietin

Liver

An organ that produces 10% of erythropoietin

M2

According to the FAB AML Classification, it is a subgroup characterized by having >30% myeloblasts with >10% granulocytic component

M6

In the diagnosis of what FAB classification of Acute Myeloid Leukemia is the Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain used

L3

FAB Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) classification described as having large, homogeneous blasts with prominent cytoplasmic vacuoles

L1

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Classification most common in children.

L3

FAB Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) classification often associated with Burkitt leukemia

Homozygous

An individual receives the same alleles from both parents

AO, BO

A blood type pairing, in terms of genotype, can produce all four ABO blood types (A, B, AB, O)

IgA

Produced by a type of WBC, the B lymphocytes (B cells)

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

What disease is rim/peripheral pattern in FANA testing using immunofluorescence is most likely associated with?

 <0.05 mg/dL

Typical result indicating an absolute IgA deficiency

Washed RBCs

Blood product modification is recommended to prevent Anaphylactic Transfusion Reactions (ALTR) in individuals with Absolute IgA deficiency

Handwashing

According to the Chain of Infection (IREMES mnemonic), it is considered the best way to break the chain

East Avenue Medical Center

The reference laboratory in the Philippines specializes in Toxicology, Micronutrient Assays, and Water Analysis

Delta Check

To compare patient results with previous results