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Complete blood count
interpretation
By Dr / Mohammed Basiony
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BLOOD COMPONENTS
CELLS 45%
PLASMA 55%
WBCs PlateletsRBCs 3
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How Are Blood Cells Formed?
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Reticulocyte Count
 Reticulocytes are “young” red blood cells that
were recently released from the bone marrow.
 Normally, reticulocytes comprise 0.5 - 2% of all
red blood cells.
 Increased reticulocytes (reticulocytosis) is a
normal response to blood loss or anemia. Since
reticulocytes are larger, the MCV (and RDW)
may be elevated.
 The combination of anemia with a low or
normal reticulocyte count indicates that the
bone marrow is unable to respond normally,
either due to lack of essential ingredients (iron
deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency),
bone marrow disease, or chronic disease.
White Blood Cells
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 There are several types of White Blood Cells
 They are all involved in immunity but in somewhat
different ways
Never
60
Let
30
Monkey
6
Eat
3
Banana
1
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Platelets
 Really more of a fragment of a
cell
 They are broken off from a
very large cell in the bone
marrow called a
megakaryocyte
 Primary function is to aid
in blood clotting
 Lifetime in the blood is 7-
10 days after which they are
destroyed in the spleen
 Their clotting function is
permanently inhibited by
aspirin
The Three Basic Measures
Measurement Normal
Range
A. RBC count 5 million 4 to 6
B. Hemoglobin 15 g% 12 to 17
C. Hematocrit 45 38 to 50
A x 3 = B x 3 = C
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Special Considerations in
Determining Anemia
 Acute Bleeding
 Drop in Hgb or Hct may not be shown until 36 to
48 hours after acute bleeding.
 Pregnancy
 In third trimester, RBC and plasma volume are
expanded by 25 and 50%, respectively.
 Labs will show reductions in Hgb, Hct, and RBC
count, often to anemic levels, but according to
RBC mass, they are actually polycythemic
 This affect HB - RBC count - HT ------but no
effect on MCV
 Volume Depletion
 Patient’s who are severely volume depleted may
not show anemia until after rehydrated
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Descriptive Terms Used on
Peripheral Smears
 Anisocytosis: marked variation in RBC sizes
(visual counterpart of increased RDW)
 Poikilocytosis: marked variation in the shape of
RBCs
 Hypochromia : RBCs are paler than normal
because they contain less hemoglobin (visual
counterpart of decreased MCH)
 Macrocytosis: increased number of large RBCs
(visual counterpart of increased MCV)
 Microcytosis: increased number of small RBCs
(visual counterpart of decreased MCV)
How to read
 1st look for HB
 3 possibilities:
A - normal its ok.
B - high polycythemia.
C - low anemia
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HB
polycythemia
WBC
plat
Primary
polycythemia
WBC
plat
Secondary
polycythemia
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HB
HB
• 11 Female
• 12 male
HB
• 13 child
• 14 infant
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Red Cell Indices
Are measurements that indicate the size and
hemoglobin content of red cells:
M.C.V (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
M.C.H (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin)
M.C.H.C (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
Concentration)
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M.C.V (Mean Corpuscular Volume):
Referred to the average volume of red cells , normally = 77 - 99 fl
It can be calculated from an independently-measured red blood
cell count and hematocrit:
MCV (femtoliters) = 10 x HCT(percent) ÷ RBC (millions/µL)
MICROCYTOSIS & MACROCYTOSIS :
By definition, microcytosis is taken to mean the presence of RBCs
with a MCV less than normal, while macrocytosis means the
presence of RBCs with an MCV greater than normal.
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M.C.H (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin):
or "mean cell hemoglobin" (MCH), is a measure of the
mass of hemoglobin contained by a red blood cell. It
is diminished in microcytic anemias, and increased in
macrocytic anemias. It is calculated by dividing the
total mass of hemoglobin by the RBC count :-
MCH=Hb/RBC
A normal value in humans is 27 to 32 picograms/cell
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M.C.H.C
(Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration):
is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in a given
volume of packed red blood cell .
It is diminished )"hypochromic") in microcytic anemias,
and normal "(normochromic )"saimena citycorcam ni
ro tnuoma nibolgomeh eht hguoht ,ezis llec regral ot eud(
lamron sniamer noitartnecnoc eht ,hgih si HCM.)
It is calculated by dividing the hemoglobin by the hematocrit :
M.C.H.C = Hb / Hct
A normal value is 30 to 36 g/dl .
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RDW
Red cell distribution width
 It is correlates with the degree of
anisocytosis
 Normal range from 10-15%
 <21 in thalathemia.
 >21 in IDA
 elevated RDW is the first hematological
manifestation of iron deficiency anemia, and
hence a very sensitive screening test for that
particular disorder
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Is the patient Anemic or not ?
Anemic means single or total
decrease in :
- Hb
- Hct
- RBCs count in millions
But…?
What Type of Anemia..?
This depends on the RBCs indices
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Red Cell Indices
According to MCV & MCH
Normal
77-99
Normocytic
Normochromic
Anemia
Decreased
>77
Microcytic
Hypochromic
AnemiaIncreased
<99
Macrocytic
Anemia
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Normocytic Normochromic Anemia
It may be due to :
- Acute Blood Loss
- Aplastic Anemia
- Hemolytic Anemia ( Except Thalasemia)
- A.O.C.D (Anemia Of Chronic Diseases)
Normal
A.O.C.D e.g.:
TB, SLE, Malignancy,
Rh. Arthritis
Note:
- Evidence of the cause
- Anemia May be Micro-
cytic Hypochromic
Low or Absent
B.M.F
“Aplastic Anemia”
BM biopsy or BM
aspiration show :
Acellular or Hypo-
cellular BM
High
- Acute Blood Loss
( search for evidence
of the cause)
- Hemolytic
Anemia
Which of Which ….?
Do Reticulocytic Count
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Hemolytic Anemia
- low Hb &/or Hct & /or RBCs count
- Normal RBCs indices
- Reticulocytosis
Do Indirect Serum Billirubin
Unconjugated Hyper-billirubinemia
“ jaundice”
Other Evidences of Hemolysis e.g.:-
- Hemoglobinuria - Hemoglobinemia (increased free Hb)
- Decreased Haptoglobin.
What is the Further Step………..?
Coombs Test
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Coombs Test
Positive
Immune
Hemolytic Anemia:
- Iso immune
- Auto immune
Negative
Non-immune
Hemolytic Anemia:
May be due to :
- Membrane Defect e.g. Spherocytosis
(lab show increased O.F.) & P.N.H
- Enzyme Defect
e.g. G6PD (lab : Enz. assay)
- Hb Defect (Hemoglobinopathy)
e.g. Sickle Cell Anemia (lab: Hb
Electrophoresis).
- Others : Malaria (lab: Bl. Film)
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NN anemia
NN anemia
look for WBC& plat
markedly decrased pancytopenia
Look for retic count
If decreased aplastic anemia
If increased hypersplenism
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Red Cell Indices
According to MCV & MCH
Decreased
Microcytic
Hypochromic
AnemiaIncreased
Macrocytic
Anemia
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Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
- The Commonest Cause is:
Iron Deficiency Anemia
-Other Causes: - Thalasemias
- Sedroplastic Anemia
- Lead Poisoning
- A.O.C.D
- Serum Iron
- Serum Ferritin
- T.I.B.C (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
- Transferrin Saturation
Which of Which ….?
Do Iron Studies:
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According to Iron Studies
A.C.O.DSideroplastic
Anemia
ThalassemiaIron
Deficiency
Anemia
Serum Fe
N orNormalSerum
Ferritin
NormalT.I.B.C
Transferrin
Saturation
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
Notes:
- Search For The Cause:
e.g.:
Chronic Blood Loss
Ankylostoma
Cancer Colon
Nutritional causes
- Severe Aniso-cytosis and
Poikilo-cytosis:
Increased R.D.W(N ≤ 13%(
Iron
Studies
Serum Fe
Serum
Ferritin
T.I.B.C
Transferrin
Saturation
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Thalassemia
Notes:
- Hb Electrophoresis will
show:
Persistence of
hb f major type
hb a2 minor type
-Rdw <21
-HPLC = high performance
chromatography
A more accurate substitute for
HB electropheresis
Iron
Studies
Serum Fe
Serum
Ferritin
T.I.B.C
Transferrin
Saturation
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Sideroplastic Anemia
Notes:
Sedroplastic Anemia is due
to:
- B6 Deficiency
- Drugs e.g.: INH
- Inherited
Blood film show:
RBCs contain Iron Granules
Treated by:
B6 supply
Iron
Studies
Serum Fe
NormalSerum
Ferritin
NormalT.I.B.C
Transferrin
Saturation
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Red Cell Indices
According to MCV & MCH
Increased
Macrocytic
Anemia
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Macrocytic Anemia
 - In Which :
- low Hb &/or Hct & /or RBCs count
- Increased RBCs indices
 -TYPES :
A. Megaloblastic Macrocytic – B12 and Folate↓
B. Non Megaloblastic Macrocytic Anaemias
1. Liver disease/alcohol
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Myelodystrophy, BM infiltration
4. Accelerated Erythropoesis –as in ↑destruction
5. Drugs (cytotoxics, immunosuppressants, AZT,
anticonvulsants)
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Anemia - Macrocytic (MCV > 100)
 Macrocytic anemias may be asymptomatic until
the Hb is as low as 6 grams
 MCV 100-110 fl
must look for other causes of macrocytosis
 MCV > 110 fl
almost always folate or B12 deficiency
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White blood cells
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 Leukocytosis increase WBCs.>11000
 Leukopenia decrease WBCs.<4000
 Granulocytosis neutrophilia <8000/cmm
 Granulocytopenia neutropenia<2000/cmm
 Agranulocytosis neutropenia<500/cmm
 ( pseudoleukopenia?)
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What to Do if WBC Abnormal
 Take a Good History
 Physical Examination
Look at Old CBC’s!!!!
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History and clinical
examination
 Important features of history and clinical
examination:
 fever, lymphadenopathy
hepatomegaly, splenomegaly
frequency and severity of infections, mouth
ulcers, recent viral illness
exposure to drugs and toxins
fatigue/weight loss
pallor, jaundice
bleeding/bruising 37
Total WBC may be misleading
 The absolute count of each of the cell
types is more useful than the total.
 The total count may be misleading, eg:
low neutrophils with an elevated
lymphocyte count may produce a total
white count that falls within the
reference range.
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Norms of leukocytes(WBC)
30000<WBC<2500
Emergency
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WBC
IF decreased it is leukocytopenia
look for lymphocyte
‫عاليه‬ ‫لقيتها‬ ‫لو‬ ‫قليله‬ ‫او‬ ‫طبيعيه‬ ‫المفروض‬
relative lymphocytosis
→ Thyphoid
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WBC
Neutrophils →↑bacterial infection
Lymphocyte →↑Viral infection
Monocyte →↑fungal , bacterial
Esinophil →↑allergy , parasite
Basophil →↑↑↑↑↑autoimmune disease
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WBC
shift
left
staff
Acute infection
right
segmented
Chronic infection
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Neutrophils
 Neutropenia
Mild ANC 1000-1500
Moderate 500-1000
Severe >500
 Neutrophilia
Absolute Neutrophil Count > 8000
 Leukemoid Reaction
Elevation in WBC
 Typically 30000-50000
 LAP score can differentiate from leukemia 43
Neutrophilia
– Conditions associated with :
1-Bacterial infections (most common
cause)
2-Tissue destruction
e.g. tissue infarctions, burns.
3- leukemoid reaction
4-Leukemia
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Neutrophillia
 Other causes
any stressor/heavy exercise
drugs
pregnancy
 Red flags
person particularly unwell
severity
rate of change of neutrophilia
presence of left shift
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Neutropenia
 Most common causes
viral infection
Chronic bacterial infection
Chemotherapy - radiotherapy
Drugs……
Red flags
person particularly unwell
severity
rate of change of neutropenia
lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly46
Drugs associated with
neutropenia
 Anticonvulsants ---- phenytoin
 Antithyropid ------- carbimazole
 Phenothiazines ------ carbamazepine
 Anti-inflammatory ------- phenylbutazone
 antibacterial ------ co trimoxazole
 Cytotoxic
 Others ----- gold, penicillamine,
imipramine 47
• T cells: cellular
immunity
• B cells: humoral
(antibody)
• Natural Killer Cells
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lymphocyte
↑lymphocyte → viral infection(EBV-CMV)
chronic bact.infection(tb)
Post splenectomy
↓ lymphocyte → RadioTherapy ,
chemotherapy
+ 2S
(Sepsis,Steroid therapy)
Hiv
lupus 49
esinophil
 Highest Levels in am
 Contain histamin enzyme so increased in conditiond
with increased histamin release from mast cells as
Allergic conditions
1-asthma
2-allergic dermatitis
3-allergic rhinitis
4-parasitic infections except ??
Rarer causes:
 Hodgkins disease
 myeloproliferative disorders
 Churg-Strauss syndrome
↓↓↓↓↓↓with increased circulating steroids
(ex or en ) - typhoid 50
monocyte
 Monocyte in blood = macrophage in tissue
 Increased in the 3 most common conditions
1-typhoid
2-brucella
3-tb
+
4- Chronic inflammatory diseases
5- Viral infections common with measles &
mumps
Decreased with steroid therapy 51
Basophils
 Contain two substances in vesicles
Histamin ___ vasodilatation
Heparin_____prevent coagulation
 Increased in immune diseases and
tumors (most uncommon)
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Basophils
Increased in 2a 2c
1- after splenectomy
2-allergic conditions
3- collagen vascular diseases
4-cancer blood( CML )
+ hypothyroidism
Decreased in CASH
1- cancer
2-acute infection
3- severe injury
4-hyperthyroidism 53
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Cbc

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
    BLOOD COMPONENTS CELLS 45% PLASMA55% WBCs PlateletsRBCs 3
  • 4.
    4 How Are BloodCells Formed?
  • 5.
    5 Reticulocyte Count  Reticulocytesare “young” red blood cells that were recently released from the bone marrow.  Normally, reticulocytes comprise 0.5 - 2% of all red blood cells.  Increased reticulocytes (reticulocytosis) is a normal response to blood loss or anemia. Since reticulocytes are larger, the MCV (and RDW) may be elevated.  The combination of anemia with a low or normal reticulocyte count indicates that the bone marrow is unable to respond normally, either due to lack of essential ingredients (iron deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency), bone marrow disease, or chronic disease.
  • 6.
    White Blood Cells 6 There are several types of White Blood Cells  They are all involved in immunity but in somewhat different ways Never 60 Let 30 Monkey 6 Eat 3 Banana 1
  • 7.
    7 Platelets  Really moreof a fragment of a cell  They are broken off from a very large cell in the bone marrow called a megakaryocyte  Primary function is to aid in blood clotting  Lifetime in the blood is 7- 10 days after which they are destroyed in the spleen  Their clotting function is permanently inhibited by aspirin
  • 8.
    The Three BasicMeasures Measurement Normal Range A. RBC count 5 million 4 to 6 B. Hemoglobin 15 g% 12 to 17 C. Hematocrit 45 38 to 50 A x 3 = B x 3 = C 8
  • 9.
    Special Considerations in DeterminingAnemia  Acute Bleeding  Drop in Hgb or Hct may not be shown until 36 to 48 hours after acute bleeding.  Pregnancy  In third trimester, RBC and plasma volume are expanded by 25 and 50%, respectively.  Labs will show reductions in Hgb, Hct, and RBC count, often to anemic levels, but according to RBC mass, they are actually polycythemic  This affect HB - RBC count - HT ------but no effect on MCV  Volume Depletion  Patient’s who are severely volume depleted may not show anemia until after rehydrated 9
  • 10.
    10 Descriptive Terms Usedon Peripheral Smears  Anisocytosis: marked variation in RBC sizes (visual counterpart of increased RDW)  Poikilocytosis: marked variation in the shape of RBCs  Hypochromia : RBCs are paler than normal because they contain less hemoglobin (visual counterpart of decreased MCH)  Macrocytosis: increased number of large RBCs (visual counterpart of increased MCV)  Microcytosis: increased number of small RBCs (visual counterpart of decreased MCV)
  • 11.
    How to read 1st look for HB  3 possibilities: A - normal its ok. B - high polycythemia. C - low anemia 11
  • 12.
  • 13.
    HB HB • 11 Female •12 male HB • 13 child • 14 infant 13
  • 14.
    Red Cell Indices Aremeasurements that indicate the size and hemoglobin content of red cells: M.C.V (Mean Corpuscular Volume) M.C.H (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) M.C.H.C (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) 14
  • 15.
    M.C.V (Mean CorpuscularVolume): Referred to the average volume of red cells , normally = 77 - 99 fl It can be calculated from an independently-measured red blood cell count and hematocrit: MCV (femtoliters) = 10 x HCT(percent) ÷ RBC (millions/µL) MICROCYTOSIS & MACROCYTOSIS : By definition, microcytosis is taken to mean the presence of RBCs with a MCV less than normal, while macrocytosis means the presence of RBCs with an MCV greater than normal. 15
  • 16.
    M.C.H (Mean CorpuscularHemoglobin): or "mean cell hemoglobin" (MCH), is a measure of the mass of hemoglobin contained by a red blood cell. It is diminished in microcytic anemias, and increased in macrocytic anemias. It is calculated by dividing the total mass of hemoglobin by the RBC count :- MCH=Hb/RBC A normal value in humans is 27 to 32 picograms/cell 16
  • 17.
    M.C.H.C (Mean Corpuscular HemoglobinConcentration): is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cell . It is diminished )"hypochromic") in microcytic anemias, and normal "(normochromic )"saimena citycorcam ni ro tnuoma nibolgomeh eht hguoht ,ezis llec regral ot eud( lamron sniamer noitartnecnoc eht ,hgih si HCM.) It is calculated by dividing the hemoglobin by the hematocrit : M.C.H.C = Hb / Hct A normal value is 30 to 36 g/dl . 17
  • 18.
    RDW Red cell distributionwidth  It is correlates with the degree of anisocytosis  Normal range from 10-15%  <21 in thalathemia.  >21 in IDA  elevated RDW is the first hematological manifestation of iron deficiency anemia, and hence a very sensitive screening test for that particular disorder 18
  • 19.
    Is the patientAnemic or not ? Anemic means single or total decrease in : - Hb - Hct - RBCs count in millions But…? What Type of Anemia..? This depends on the RBCs indices 19
  • 20.
    Red Cell Indices Accordingto MCV & MCH Normal 77-99 Normocytic Normochromic Anemia Decreased >77 Microcytic Hypochromic AnemiaIncreased <99 Macrocytic Anemia 20
  • 21.
    Normocytic Normochromic Anemia Itmay be due to : - Acute Blood Loss - Aplastic Anemia - Hemolytic Anemia ( Except Thalasemia) - A.O.C.D (Anemia Of Chronic Diseases) Normal A.O.C.D e.g.: TB, SLE, Malignancy, Rh. Arthritis Note: - Evidence of the cause - Anemia May be Micro- cytic Hypochromic Low or Absent B.M.F “Aplastic Anemia” BM biopsy or BM aspiration show : Acellular or Hypo- cellular BM High - Acute Blood Loss ( search for evidence of the cause) - Hemolytic Anemia Which of Which ….? Do Reticulocytic Count 21
  • 22.
    Hemolytic Anemia - lowHb &/or Hct & /or RBCs count - Normal RBCs indices - Reticulocytosis Do Indirect Serum Billirubin Unconjugated Hyper-billirubinemia “ jaundice” Other Evidences of Hemolysis e.g.:- - Hemoglobinuria - Hemoglobinemia (increased free Hb) - Decreased Haptoglobin. What is the Further Step………..? Coombs Test 22
  • 23.
    Coombs Test Positive Immune Hemolytic Anemia: -Iso immune - Auto immune Negative Non-immune Hemolytic Anemia: May be due to : - Membrane Defect e.g. Spherocytosis (lab show increased O.F.) & P.N.H - Enzyme Defect e.g. G6PD (lab : Enz. assay) - Hb Defect (Hemoglobinopathy) e.g. Sickle Cell Anemia (lab: Hb Electrophoresis). - Others : Malaria (lab: Bl. Film) 23
  • 24.
    NN anemia NN anemia lookfor WBC& plat markedly decrased pancytopenia Look for retic count If decreased aplastic anemia If increased hypersplenism 24
  • 25.
    Red Cell Indices Accordingto MCV & MCH Decreased Microcytic Hypochromic AnemiaIncreased Macrocytic Anemia 25
  • 26.
    Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia -The Commonest Cause is: Iron Deficiency Anemia -Other Causes: - Thalasemias - Sedroplastic Anemia - Lead Poisoning - A.O.C.D - Serum Iron - Serum Ferritin - T.I.B.C (Total Iron Binding Capacity) - Transferrin Saturation Which of Which ….? Do Iron Studies: 26
  • 27.
    According to IronStudies A.C.O.DSideroplastic Anemia ThalassemiaIron Deficiency Anemia Serum Fe N orNormalSerum Ferritin NormalT.I.B.C Transferrin Saturation 27
  • 28.
    Iron Deficiency Anemia Notes: -Search For The Cause: e.g.: Chronic Blood Loss Ankylostoma Cancer Colon Nutritional causes - Severe Aniso-cytosis and Poikilo-cytosis: Increased R.D.W(N ≤ 13%( Iron Studies Serum Fe Serum Ferritin T.I.B.C Transferrin Saturation 28
  • 29.
    Thalassemia Notes: - Hb Electrophoresiswill show: Persistence of hb f major type hb a2 minor type -Rdw <21 -HPLC = high performance chromatography A more accurate substitute for HB electropheresis Iron Studies Serum Fe Serum Ferritin T.I.B.C Transferrin Saturation 29
  • 30.
    Sideroplastic Anemia Notes: Sedroplastic Anemiais due to: - B6 Deficiency - Drugs e.g.: INH - Inherited Blood film show: RBCs contain Iron Granules Treated by: B6 supply Iron Studies Serum Fe NormalSerum Ferritin NormalT.I.B.C Transferrin Saturation 30
  • 31.
    Red Cell Indices Accordingto MCV & MCH Increased Macrocytic Anemia 31
  • 32.
    Macrocytic Anemia  -In Which : - low Hb &/or Hct & /or RBCs count - Increased RBCs indices  -TYPES : A. Megaloblastic Macrocytic – B12 and Folate↓ B. Non Megaloblastic Macrocytic Anaemias 1. Liver disease/alcohol 2. Hypothyroidism 3. Myelodystrophy, BM infiltration 4. Accelerated Erythropoesis –as in ↑destruction 5. Drugs (cytotoxics, immunosuppressants, AZT, anticonvulsants) 32
  • 33.
    Anemia - Macrocytic(MCV > 100)  Macrocytic anemias may be asymptomatic until the Hb is as low as 6 grams  MCV 100-110 fl must look for other causes of macrocytosis  MCV > 110 fl almost always folate or B12 deficiency 33
  • 34.
  • 35.
     Leukocytosis increaseWBCs.>11000  Leukopenia decrease WBCs.<4000  Granulocytosis neutrophilia <8000/cmm  Granulocytopenia neutropenia<2000/cmm  Agranulocytosis neutropenia<500/cmm  ( pseudoleukopenia?) 35
  • 36.
    What to Doif WBC Abnormal  Take a Good History  Physical Examination Look at Old CBC’s!!!! 36
  • 37.
    History and clinical examination Important features of history and clinical examination:  fever, lymphadenopathy hepatomegaly, splenomegaly frequency and severity of infections, mouth ulcers, recent viral illness exposure to drugs and toxins fatigue/weight loss pallor, jaundice bleeding/bruising 37
  • 38.
    Total WBC maybe misleading  The absolute count of each of the cell types is more useful than the total.  The total count may be misleading, eg: low neutrophils with an elevated lymphocyte count may produce a total white count that falls within the reference range. 38
  • 39.
  • 40.
    WBC IF decreased itis leukocytopenia look for lymphocyte ‫عاليه‬ ‫لقيتها‬ ‫لو‬ ‫قليله‬ ‫او‬ ‫طبيعيه‬ ‫المفروض‬ relative lymphocytosis → Thyphoid 40
  • 41.
    WBC Neutrophils →↑bacterial infection Lymphocyte→↑Viral infection Monocyte →↑fungal , bacterial Esinophil →↑allergy , parasite Basophil →↑↑↑↑↑autoimmune disease 41
  • 42.
  • 43.
    Neutrophils  Neutropenia Mild ANC1000-1500 Moderate 500-1000 Severe >500  Neutrophilia Absolute Neutrophil Count > 8000  Leukemoid Reaction Elevation in WBC  Typically 30000-50000  LAP score can differentiate from leukemia 43
  • 44.
    Neutrophilia – Conditions associatedwith : 1-Bacterial infections (most common cause) 2-Tissue destruction e.g. tissue infarctions, burns. 3- leukemoid reaction 4-Leukemia 44
  • 45.
    Neutrophillia  Other causes anystressor/heavy exercise drugs pregnancy  Red flags person particularly unwell severity rate of change of neutrophilia presence of left shift 45
  • 46.
    Neutropenia  Most commoncauses viral infection Chronic bacterial infection Chemotherapy - radiotherapy Drugs…… Red flags person particularly unwell severity rate of change of neutropenia lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly46
  • 47.
    Drugs associated with neutropenia Anticonvulsants ---- phenytoin  Antithyropid ------- carbimazole  Phenothiazines ------ carbamazepine  Anti-inflammatory ------- phenylbutazone  antibacterial ------ co trimoxazole  Cytotoxic  Others ----- gold, penicillamine, imipramine 47
  • 48.
    • T cells:cellular immunity • B cells: humoral (antibody) • Natural Killer Cells 48
  • 49.
    lymphocyte ↑lymphocyte → viralinfection(EBV-CMV) chronic bact.infection(tb) Post splenectomy ↓ lymphocyte → RadioTherapy , chemotherapy + 2S (Sepsis,Steroid therapy) Hiv lupus 49
  • 50.
    esinophil  Highest Levelsin am  Contain histamin enzyme so increased in conditiond with increased histamin release from mast cells as Allergic conditions 1-asthma 2-allergic dermatitis 3-allergic rhinitis 4-parasitic infections except ?? Rarer causes:  Hodgkins disease  myeloproliferative disorders  Churg-Strauss syndrome ↓↓↓↓↓↓with increased circulating steroids (ex or en ) - typhoid 50
  • 51.
    monocyte  Monocyte inblood = macrophage in tissue  Increased in the 3 most common conditions 1-typhoid 2-brucella 3-tb + 4- Chronic inflammatory diseases 5- Viral infections common with measles & mumps Decreased with steroid therapy 51
  • 52.
    Basophils  Contain twosubstances in vesicles Histamin ___ vasodilatation Heparin_____prevent coagulation  Increased in immune diseases and tumors (most uncommon) 52
  • 53.
    Basophils Increased in 2a2c 1- after splenectomy 2-allergic conditions 3- collagen vascular diseases 4-cancer blood( CML ) + hypothyroidism Decreased in CASH 1- cancer 2-acute infection 3- severe injury 4-hyperthyroidism 53
  • 54.