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Hematology Quiz: Blood Parameters

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Which parameter indicates the mean volume of red blood cells?

HCM
CHCM
HCT
VCM (correct)

Which of the following platelet parameters is outside of the reference range?

PCT
IDP (correct)
VPM
PLA

Which white blood cell type shows a high value for this patient?

BAS
MON
LIN
EOS (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'HB' indicate in the hematology results?

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What is the percentage of lymphocytes in this patient's blood?

<p>36.1% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood.

Erythrocyte Count (ERI)

The number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood. Low levels may indicate iron deficiency or anemia.

Hemoglobin (HB)

The amount of hemoglobin in a given volume of blood. It's a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Low levels may indicate anemia.

Hematocrit (HCT)

The percentage of red blood cells in the blood. It shows how much space red blood cells take up in the blood.

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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)

The average volume of a red blood cell. It can help determine if red blood cells are smaller or larger than normal.