Hematology high yield

Question 1

MCV below 80 is called what?

Answer 1

Microcytic

Question 2

Normal MCV range? Called?

Answer 2

80-100. “Normocytic”.

Question 3

MCV above 100 called what?

Answer 3

Macrocytic

Question 4

MCV about 115 is called what?

Answer 4

Megaloblastic

Question 5

4 possible diseases if MCV under 80?

Answer 5

1. Iron deficiency anemia
2. Thalassemia
3. Sideroblastic anemia
4. Anemia of Chronic Dz (uncommon)

Question 6

4 possible diseases if MCV normal?

Answer 6

1. Anemia of Chronic Dz
2. Aplastic Anemia
3. Acute blood loss
4. Most hemolytic anemia

Question 7

3 possible diseases if MCV above 100?

Answer 7

1. Alcoholism
2. Reticulocytosis
3. Liver dz

Question 8

2 possible diseases if MCV above 115?

Answer 8

1. VitB12 deficiency

2. Folic Acid deficiency anemia

Question 9

Elevated reticulocyte count with stable or falling Hgb is hallmark for what?

Answer 9

Hemolytic anemia