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Ch. 5 Diagnosis Tests (Blood (red blood cells (Anemia (lower than normal…
Ch. 5 Diagnosis Tests
Blood
red blood cells
transport oxygen to lungs to body cells
Anemia
lower than normal amount of red blood cells
Polythemia
above normal amount of red blood cells
white blood cells
help fight infection
Leukopenia
lower white blood cell count
leukocytosis
high levels of white blood count
Platelets
help with clotting
thrombocytopenia
below normal amount of platelets
Purpose of testing
help determine cause of signs and symptoms
show how well treatment is going
used in combination with history and physical exam