24 Questions
Identify the normal reference range of RBC in dogs
5.0-8.5 x 10^6/uL
Identify the normal reference range of RBC in cats
5.0-10.0 x 10^6/uL
Identify the normal reference range of WBC in dogs
6.0-15.0 x 10^3/uL
Identify the normal reference range of WBC in cats
5.5-19.5 x 10^3/uL
Identify the normal reference range of PCV in dogs
37-55 %
Identify the normal reference range of PCV in cats
30-45 %
Identify the normal reference range of Hgb for dogs
12-18 g/dL
Identify the norma reference range of Hgb in cats
8-15 g/dL
What is whole blood composed of?
All of the above
What is the mean value range of RBCs in the dog
47%
How does plasma differ from serum
Plasma contains fibrinogen
What is the mean % of RBC in cats
37%
Which is a calculation
Hematocrit
What information do we get from the PCV
% of RBC in whole blood
The PCV is spun down and into 3 parts, what are they?
Packed RBC, buffy coat, plasma
How much of the hematocrit tube should be filled ?
3/4
How long should the hematocrit tube be centrifuged for?
5 minutes
How should the hematocrit tube be read?
Hematocrit chart
When should hematocrit tubes be read?
Right after it comes out of the centrifuge
How can you get a RBC count estimate?
PCV divided by 6
How do you get an Hb estimate?
PCV divided by 3
The first 1mm of the buffy coat is how many WBC
10,000
For every 0.1mm after the first 1mm of the buffy coat is how many WBC
2,000
What can be found in the buffy coat
Microfilaria
Test your knowledge of veterinary hematology reference ranges for red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and packed cell volume (PCV) in dogs and cats.
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