Hematology Unit 2 Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. the iron-containing protein found in all red blood cells (RBCs)
  2. 2. The ________ count is the actual number of each cell type without respect to other blood components
  3. 3. Shift to the right in a RBC histogram
  4. 6. RBC, HGB, and HCT levels are lowered
  5. 8. product of measured at 570 nm in point of care systems for measuring HGB
  6. 9. Anticoagulant that binds calcium
  7. 10. The _______ count is the amount in % of a cell type in relation to other blood components
  8. 11. increased platelets
  9. 14. What hemoglobin derivative is not measured by the Cyanmethemoglobin method
  10. 15. A normal MCV
  11. 17. Variation in cell shape that is abnormal
  12. 18. RBC, HGB, and HCT levels are elevated
Down
  1. 1. ratio of volume of red blood cells to the volume of whole blood
  2. 4. Methemoglobin + Potassium cyanide
  3. 5. Causes an increase in HCT by decreasing plasma volume
  4. 7. Condition that results in sample turbidity and can cause a false increase in HGB
  5. 12. RBC fragments that can cause a false increase in PLT count and RDW
  6. 13. Cluster of RBCs that form a "stacked coin" formation
  7. 15. ESR determines a ___________ response to tissue damage and inflammation
  8. 16. HCT (in %) x 10 / RBC