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Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic anemia ... • Lymphoid (CLL ... bcr-able (+) ↑ WBC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Iron deficiency anemia ... Burr Cell RBC (Echinocyte ... Bite Cell RBC: G6PD ... Unstable hemoglobin disorders ... hematology #microscopy #atlas
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... corpuscular (cell ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Workup #Hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider sickle cell ... membrane disorder ... #workup #hematology
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... RBC are produced ... destruction of RBC ... involves production disorders ... that involves disorders
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... (RBC = red blood ... of the initial work-up ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders ... Diagnosis and Workup ... changes), high MCV anemia ... not required in all ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
incompetent • CLL ... Lymphocytosis on CBC ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Autoimmune disorders ... Weight loss • Anemia ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... platelets - WBC
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... Screening Tests for All ... the presence of anemia ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup