Red Cell Morphology (Online Course)
Martha MacPherson, R.T. and Marjorie A. Spahn, MT (ASCP)
All major aspects of red cell morphology are reviewed in this richly illustrated interactive course that uses numerous photomicrographs to identify and heighten study of morphologic abnormalities in red cell size, shape, and color. This course is ideal for review by techs and students and use in continuing education and cross training.
Help meet laboratory safety, compliance, and CE requirements
Laboratory subscriptions include unlimited access to Red Cell Morphology and 56 other online courses, plus MediaLab's powerful, easy-to-use learning management system for tracking and documenting laboratory compliance training.
An individual subscription can help you meet laboratory continuing education requirements for AMT, ASCP, NCA, and more. Over 105 ASCLS P.A.C.E. credits are available from 57 online courses.
Continuing Education Credits
- P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: 2 hour(s)
- Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE - General (Hematology): 2 hour(s)
Objectives
- Discuss the procedure for proper red blood cell examination with respect to:
- objective(s) used
- area examined
- Discuss various aspects of red cell morphology related to cell size
- Discuss various aspects of red cell morphology related to cell color.
- Discuss various aspects of red cell morphology related to cell shape.
Course Outline
Click on a link in the outline to view a sample page from this course.
- Introduction to Red Cell Morphology
- Red Cell Characteristics Related to Size
- Size Variation
- Normal RBC Size
- Microcyte Diameter
- Microcyte with Normal Hemoglobin Content
- Summary of Microcytes
- Macrocytes
- Another Example of Macrocytosis
- Pseudomacrocytes
- Summary of Macrocytes
- Anisocytosis
- Summary of Anisocytosis
- The round and oval red cells with diameters of greater than 9 microns and decreased central pallor s
- Which of the following statements describe the red cells on this slide?
- The term used to describe significant variation in size of the red cell population as seen on this s
- The term that best describes the red cell population on this slide is:
- Which of the following statements are true for red cells seen when iron intake has been insufficient? (Choose ALL of the correct answers)
- Which of the following characteristics can be seen in the microcytes present in some hemolytic disor
- Megalocytes (macrocytes) are characterized by: (Choose ALL of the correct answers)
- All of the following statements are true of "pseudomacrocytes" EXCEPT:
- Red Cell Characteristics Related to Color
- Erythrocytes
- Color of Erythrocytes
- Hypochromia and Hyperchromia defined
- Normochromic Red Cells
- Polychromasia
- Hypochromia
- More Hypochromic Cells
- Hyperchromia
- Another Example of Hyperchromia
- What type of cells are present in this slide?
- In this slide, what type of cells are present?
- What type of cells are indicated by the arrows in this slide?
- Which of the following statements is true of polychromatophilic cells?
- All of the following statements are true of hypochromic red cells EXCEPT:
- Red Cell Characteristics Related to Shape
- Poikilocytosis
- Notes about Poikolocytosis
- Red Cell Variations in Shape
- Acanthocytes
- More Acanthocytes
- Codocyte
- Synonyms for Codocytes
- Another Target Cell
- Teardrop Cells
- Conditions Causing Teardrop Cells
- Sickle Cell (Drepanocyte)
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Echinocytes (Burr Cells)
- Elliptocytes
- Elliptocytes
- More Elliptocytes
- Schistocytes
- Prekeratocyte or Blister Cells
- Keratocytes
- Another Keratocyte
- Spherocytes
- Conditions Associated with Spherocytes
- Stomatocyte
- Examples of Stomatocytes
- Summary
- Which of the following forms are frequently artifactual?
- What type of red cells are indicated by the arrows in this image?
- What are the abnormal red blood cells that are indicated by the arrows in this image?
- The cells indicated by the arrows in this field are:
- What are the cells that are indicated by the arrows in this field?
- The predominant abnormal forms seen in this slide are:
- What are the abnormal cells that are indicated by the arrows in this image?
- Artifactual Poikilocytosis
- Rouleaux and Autoagglutinaton
- True Rouleaux
- Artifactual Rouleaux
- Artifactual Rouleaux
- Autoagglutination
- Another Example of Autoagglutination
- Which type of poikilocytosis is present in this slide?
- Which type of poikilocytosis is present in this slide?
- Which type of poikilocytosis is present in this slide?
Additional Information
This course describes in detail the morphology of red blood cells and their morphological variations in regards to size, shape, and color.
Intended Audience: This course is suitable for clinical laboratory scientists, MT and MLT students, medical students and pathology residents.
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Skill in the use of the microscope, and knowledge of basic hematology.
Author Credentials: This course was developed by by Martha MacPherson, R.T. and Marjorie A. Spahn, MT (ASCP), and was updated by Education Materials for Health Professionals, Inc., under the supervision of Marjorie Spohn MT(ASCP).It was reviewed and adapted for online use by Paul Fekete, M.D. AP/CP C.A.P.
Copyright: Copyright EMHP Inc.,Dayton OH. Licensed to MediaLab Inc., Dacula, GA. Web-based version produced solely by MediaLab Inc.
Red Cell Morphology Keywords
These are the most common topics and keywords covered in Red Cell Morphology:
|
|