ven the name of the type of cell that shows the main increase. .In increase in circulating leukocytes is rarely due to a proportional increase in leukocytes of all types. When it occurs it is usually to hemoconcentration. Leukocytosis occurs in acute infections in which the degree of increase of white cells depends on, 1. The severity of the infection, 2. The patient’s resistance, 3. The patient’s age.(Fishbach p. 25.)RBC2.96L4.2-5.6Decreased RBC Values . Anemia, a condition in which there is a reduction in the number of circulating RBCs, in the amount of hemoglobin, and/or in the volume of packed cell(hematocrit).(Fishbach p. 41)HGB10.L13.1-17.2AnemiaHCT29.3L39-50decreased hematocrit values are an indicator of anemia. In hematocrit of 30 or less means the patient is moderately to severely anemic. ALBUMIN3.1l3.9-5decreased albumin levels severe hypoalbuminemia is often associated with edema and decreased transport function such as hypocalcemia. Decreased albumin levels are caused by many different conditions i.e. Nephrosis (Fishbach p. 363)LY#1.2L1.8-2.6AnemiaMCH34H26-34 An increase of the MCH is associated with macrocytic anemia. MCV99.2H87 -103Note VA values differ from Fishbach. F the MCV is greater than 103 mm3, the red cell 5 are macrocy tic. PLT433H150-350Abnormally increased numbers of platelets (thrombocythemial thrombocytosis) occur in iron-deficiency and posthemorrhagic anemia acute infections and many other diseases. In 50% of those patients who exhibit an unexpected increase in plate- lets, a malignancy will be found. This malignancy is usually disseminated, advanced, or inoperable. MPV6.3L8 -10LThis test is done in the investigation of various hematologic disorders such as thrombocytopenic purpura, and study of alcoholics under treatment. Na+135135-148Hyponatremia usually reflects a relative excess of body water rather than a low total body sodium. K4.62.7-4.5Hyperphosphatemia (increased phosphorus levels) T...
