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Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
Reticulocyte Production ... deficiencies: Iron ... #Production #Index ... #hematology #anemia ... #differential #diagnosis
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
- Differential Diagnosis ... MCH, MCHC, Serum Iron ... Production - Normal ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... experience some symptoms ... Imbalance in production ... These causes could ... indicates IDA Mentzer index
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Pathophysiology ... intralobular bile ducts causes ... Signs and Symptoms ... #PBC #cholangitis ... #hepatology
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
Causes of Anemia ... in Cirrhosis - ... - ↓ PRODUCTION ... Alcohol related, Iron ... #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... PLT • Reticulocyte ... index < 2 • EPO ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management