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Study Guide-  Intro to Hematology

1.   Define hematology.
2.   What is the composition of blood?
3.   What is the difference between serum and plasma?
4.   Define hematopoiesis.
5.   Differentiate between medullar and extra-medullary hematopoiesis.
6.   What chemical does the kidney produce & what is its effect?
7.   What organs break down old & defective RBCs?
8.   What is the goal of blood collection & handling?
9.   List 3 important rules of blood collection.
10. What is hemolysis & what can cause it?
11. What is lipemia & what can cause it?
12. What effect(s) can excitement have on a blood sample?
13. Prolonged venous stasis, slow collection of blood and inadequate sample mixing may cause
      what?
14. What is the minimum info that should be put on a blood tube label?
15. When are anticoagulants used?
16. Complete this chart:

17.  Any test is more accurate if what? 
18.  What is a "CBC"?
19.  What are the four essential components of a CBC?
20.  What is the margin of error for hand counting blood cells?
21.  What are the units for blood counts?
22.  What are the four steps for counting cells?

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