Reference ranges. and PCV PPX (An. Lab Proc.)

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 Signup and view all the answers

Identify the normal reference range of PCV in dogs

37-55 % Signup and view all the answers

Identify the normal reference range of PCV in cats

30-45 % Signup and view all the answers

Identify the normal reference range of Hgb for dogs

12-18 g/dL Signup and view all the answers

Identify the norma reference range of Hgb in cats

8-15 g/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is whole blood composed of?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean value range of RBCs in the dog

47% Signup and view all the answers

How does plasma differ from serum

Plasma contains fibrinogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean % of RBC in cats

37% Signup and view all the answers

Which is a calculation

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What information do we get from the PCV

% of RBC in whole blood Signup and view all the answers

The PCV is spun down and into 3 parts, what are they?

Packed RBC, buffy coat, plasma Signup and view all the answers

How much of the hematocrit tube should be filled ?

3/4 Signup and view all the answers

How long should the hematocrit tube be centrifuged for?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How should the hematocrit tube be read?

Hematocrit chart Signup and view all the answers

When should hematocrit tubes be read?

Right after it comes out of the centrifuge Signup and view all the answers

How can you get a RBC count estimate?

PCV divided by 6 Signup and view all the answers

How do you get an Hb estimate?

PCV divided by 3 Signup and view all the answers

The first 1mm of the buffy coat is how many WBC

10,000 Signup and view all the answers

For every 0.1mm after the first 1mm of the buffy coat is how many WBC

2,000 Signup and view all the answers

What can be found in the buffy coat

Microfilaria Signup and view all the answers