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Hematology Formulas
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 3
02/09/2014

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Term
Formula to find the RBC estimate?
Definition
PCV / 6
Term
Formula to find the Hemoglobin estimate?
Definition
PCV / 3
Term
Normal Canine PCV?
Definition

Canine - 45% with a 37-55 range

 

Feline - 37% with a  24-45 range

Term
What is the RBC estimate normal?
Definition

6 – 7 x 106 mm3

Term
What is the Hemoglobin estimate normal?
Definition
12-15g/dl
Term
How is a Buffy Coat described?
Definition

Adequate

Increased

or Decreased

Term
What is the normal size of a Buffy Coat?
Definition
1-2 micrometers
Term
What is the formula for MCV?
Definition
PCV x 10 / RBC = fl
Term
What is the formula for MCH?
Definition
Hgb x 10 / RBC = pg
Term
What is the formula for MCHC?
Definition
Hbg x 100 / PCV = g/dl
Term
What is the MCV?
Definition
60-70 fl
Term
What is the MCH normal?
Definition
15-23 pg
Term
What is the MCHC normal?
Definition
30-36 g/dl
Term
What is the formula for an observed retic count?
Definition
# of retics counted / 1000 x 10 = observed
Term
What is the formula for a correct retic count?
Definition
Observed x pt PCV / Nrml PCV = Corrected
Term
What is the formula for an absolute retic count?
Definition
Observed before changed to % x RBC = Absolute
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