MLS ASCP Hematology exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Order of heme synthesis Porphobilinogen, Uroporphyrinogen, Coproporphyrinogen, Protoporphyrinogen Macrocytic The characteristic erythrocyte found in pernicious anemia 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 G-6-PD deficiency An enzyme deficiency associated with a moderate to severe hemolytic anemia after the patient is exposed to certain drugs Positive DAT Seen in acquired hemolytic anemias of the autoimmune variety Macrocytosis Characteristic morphologic feature in folic acid deficiency Megaloblastic anemias is caused by impaired DNA synthesis; lab results include low platelet and neutrophil counts Erythroleukemia Characteristic morphologic feature giant, vacuolated, multinucleated erythroid precursors