Erythrocyte and Leukocyte Counts Seen in Erythocyte Abnormalities

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erythrocyte count for polycythemia

higher than normal

(increased blood viscosity, blood volume can double, hematocrit increase)

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leukocyte count for polycythemia

more leukocytes to compensate increased RBC

infections affect O2 carrying capacity (affected O2 = polycythemia)

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erythrocyte count for thalassemia

varying amount (overall less than normal)

increased degradation of blood cells = less than normal

body will compensate for O2 transport

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leukocyte count for thalassemia

higher than or less than normal due to abnormal Hb

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higher than normal leukocyte count for thalassemia is due to

abnormal Hb = activates immune response

more leukocytes in area due to immune response

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fewer than normal leukocyte count for thalassemia is due to

increased erythrocyte breakdown in thalassemia

also includes increased leukocytes

not like in polycythemia since their RBC is still normal (only deoxygenated)