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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... by ordering a peripheral ... smear, a reticulocyte ... serum level for all
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hereditary: • Peripheral ... blood smear + DAT ... Hypochromic & microcytic ... #causes
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
12-13 g/dL, • ANC ... /uL Initial Workup ... BMP, uric acid, peripheral ... smear, reticulocyte ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... plateletcount), peripheral ... blood smear, HIV ... changes), high MCV anemia ... dysplasia on the smear
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral Smear ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Smear: • Dysplastic ... common cytopenia: Macrocytic ... Workup: • Complete ... blood smear