HEMA - Basic Concepts in Hematology
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What is the composition of blood?
55% plasma
45% cells (45% RBC + 1% WBC/platelets
what is the function of the plasma?
to transport materials to tissues and lungs/kidneys (for wastes)
what are erythrocytes’ (RBC) function?
to transport oxygen/CO²
what are leukocytes’ (WBC) function?
immune defense and squeeze into tissues
what are thrombocytes’ (PLT) function?
needed for blood clotting
define coagulation
process in which a clot is formed after an injury to stop blood loss
what does the lab do with anticoagulated samples?
run a CBC, stains, and review peripheral blood smear
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) is…
the average size of RBC
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) is…
average hemoglobin content in RBC (the weight)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is…
average percentage of hemoglobin in RBC
____ takes size into account whereas ___ does not
a. MCH
b. MCHC
1: MCHC
2: MCH