Course Outline
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- Definitions, calculations, and red cell distribution histogram interpretations
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) Indices: Definitions and Calculations
- Table Summary: Red Blood Cell Indices
- Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Definition and Calculation
- Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Definition and Calculation, continued
- Interpretation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) Histograms
- Interpretation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) Histograms, continued
- The hematology laboratory is experiencing instrument downtime. The laboratory has a backup method for hemoglobin and hematocrit testing that is used u...
- Which of the following formulas will provide the value that reflects the average cell volume in a blood sample?
- A complete blood count is performed. The white blood cell count is elevated and requires a manual differential. The medical laboratory scientist evalu...
- A medical laboratory technician is evaluating a blood smear and notices variability in cell size. Which parameter from the automated blood count would...
- Each statement describes a population of RBCs measured on a peripheral blood smear. Choose the appropriate RBC histogram for each red blood cell popul...
- Red blood cell morphology correlated with automated measured and calculated parameters
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) Size Variation
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Correlated with Peripheral Smear
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Correlated with Peripheral Smear, continued
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) Color Variation
- RBC Size and Color Descriptions
- Red Blood Cell Indices Correlated with Red Blood Cell Morphology, Summary
- The image on the right is a representative field from a peripheral blood smear. What characteristics would describe the red cell distribution curve th...
- The image on the right is a representative field from a peripheral blood smear. Which of the following MCV values correlates best with the peripheral ...
- Using indices and RDW to morphologically classify anemias
- Anemia Defined and Classified
- Anemia Defined and Classified, continued
- Morphologic Classification of Anemias
- Pathophysiologic Classification of Anemias
- An 18-year-old female has a CBC performed as part of a routine physical exam. The following results are obtained, and the physician determines she is ...
- Match each anemia listed below with the mechanism for the anemia.
- A patient presents with the following measured parameters on the complete blood count:ParameterValueReference IntervalWhite blood cells (WBC)5.6 ×...
- The image on the right is a representative field from a peripheral blood smear. What would you expect to see on the automated blood count?
- The significance of delta checks as it relates to red blood cell indices.
- References
Additional Information
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Intended audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author information: Sheryl A. Whitlock, MA. Ed, MLS(ASCP)BB is the owner of ARK Laboratory Consulting, LLC, and works as a technical consultant for various laboratories. Sheryl served as the laboratory coordinator for the Student Health Services Laboratory at the University of Delaware for 15 years. Sheryl received her Master’s degree in Education from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania. She has more than 35 years of experience in laboratory science, including management, education, and hands-on bench experience. She has written and published textbooks and laboratory manuals, as well as having contributed to numerous online and print articles in the field of laboratory medicine.
Reviewer information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor
of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas
Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist
and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of
Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven
years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at
MediaLab. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical
hematology and interprofessional education.
Rory Huschka, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP), has over 20 years of experience as a medical technologist, technical supervisor, professor, and manager. He is the former Director of Clinical Laboratory Technology and Medical Laboratory Technician Programs at Brookline College. He is currently a Sales Representative at MediaLab. Rory holds a B.S. degree in Medical Technology from North Dakota State University and an M.S. in Educational Leadership. Rory also holds a certificate in Six Sigma from Villanova University.
Content information: This course discusses the use of red cell indices and red cell distribution width to describe a population of red blood cells. The course provides information regarding the interpretation of red cell histograms that are part of the automated cell count and correlations between indices, RDWs, and peripheral blood smear observations.
