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Clin Path Quiz: 6/7
Lecture 6: Erythrocyte Indices
Question | Answer |
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MCV: | mean corpuscular volume; measure of the average size of erythrocytes |
normal canine MCV: | 60-77 fl |
normal feline MCV: | 39-55 fl |
MCH: | mean corpuscular hemoglobin; the mean weight of hemoglobin contained in the average RBC |
normal canine MCH: | 19.5-24.5 pg |
normal feline MCH: | 13-17 pg |
MCHC: | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration; concentration of hemoglobin in the average erythrocyte |
normal canine MCHC: | 32-36 g/dL |
normal feline MCHC: | 30-36 g/dL |
hyperchromic: | increased MCHC value |
hypochromic: | decreased MCHC value |
normocytic: | normal erythrocyte size |
iron deficiency anemia: | RBCs are unable to manufacture enough hemoglobin |