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Normal MCH is
26-35
Schilling Test
used to dx pernicious anemia- missing intrinsic factor in gut, urine test, 24-48 hours, evaluates Vb12 absorption, radioactive VB12 given orally, nonradioactive VB12 given IM, have to sign consent for this test
If MCV is low then the cells are
microcytic (small)
CBC diagnostic test
RBC, hematocrit/Hgb, WBC (differentail count), MCV Mean corpuscular vol.
Reticulocyte count
0.5-1.5% (if high- increase production of RBC)
MCHC is
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Transferrin is what
a protein which transports iron from GI tract
Serum Ferritin measures
free iron in blood (10g or lower- inadequate iron stores)
Erythropoesis
Trigger for control: kidney produces the RBC growth factor (erythropoietin) at the rate of destruction ( hypoxia)
Components of Blood
RBC, WBC and Platelets
1st sign of Hypoxia is
restlessness (assess patient O2, vital signs and check for bleeding (bruising)
Normal MCHC is
31-37
Three main plasma proteins(p. 870-871)
Albumin, Gobulins and Fibrinogen
TIBC
is a better test, if elevated, deficienccy of serun (iron in blood) and stored iron
If MCV is elevated then the cells are
macrocytic (large)
MCH is
mean corpuscular Hgb avg. amt. of Hgb in one RBC

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