MLS ASCP Hematology

Order of heme synthesis Porphobilinogen, Uroporphyrinogen, Coproporphyrinogen, Protoporphyrinogen Macrocytic The characteristic erythrocyte found in pernicious anemia Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Idiopathic Hemochromatosis Results in iron overload in tissues Phlebotomy treatment Causes iron deficiency due to blood loss Anemia of chronic infection Characterized by decreased serum iron levels Aplastic crisis sickle cell anemia labs results hgb is 8 g/dL develops fever, weakness and malaise. Retic count 0.1% Thalassemia minor Hypochromic anemia associated with normal free erythrocyte protoporphyrin level Thalassemia major Fatal form appearing in young, severe anemia, enlarge heart Delta-beta thalassemia minor Quantitative hemoglobin A2 level is normal but hemoglobin F is 5%(normal 2%) Normocytic, normochromic Anemia related to uremia has normal sized cells Hemolytic anemia Decreased erythrocyte survival; increased catabolism of heme