8 Questions
What is the primary purpose of hematology analyzers?
To count and identify blood cells at high speed with accuracy
Which test is usually the first one requested by physicians to determine a patient's general health status?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Which technique is NOT used in hematology analyzers?
Ultrasonic Imaging
What is NOT included in a complete blood count (CBC)?
DNA sequencing of blood samples
What does a 3-part differential cell counter use Coulter's Principle for?
To find the size and volume of the cell
What condition can lead to pathologic extramedullary hematopoiesis in adults?
Thalassemias
In what condition does marrow cellular activity increase at the expense of fat and sometimes cellular change also take place?
Congenital dyserythroblastic anemia
Which type of anemia can cause pathologic extramedullary hematopoiesis by affecting the proper functioning of the marrow?
Sickle cell anemia
Test your knowledge on the evolution of hematology analyzers, from the laborious manual counting of blood cells to the development of automated analyzers based on Coulter's Principle. Learn about the significant advancements in hematology technology.
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