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| The fluid portion of whole blood in which the cells are suspended |
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| The liquid portion of clotted blood |
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| Can be refrigerated or frozen |
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| Leukocytes that contain granules in their cytoplasm |
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Granulocytes:
- Neutrophils
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
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| Leukocytes that do not contain granules in their cytoplasm |
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| Each RBC has how many hemoglobin molecules? |
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| Hemolyzed serum/plasma sample |
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Icteric serum/plasma sample
Caused by impaired liver function, allowing the buildup of the yellow pigment bilirubin |
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| The normal appearance of a serum/plasma sample |
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| A serum or plasma sample that is cloudy or milky in appearance is... |
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Lipemic
(excess fat in the bloodstream) |
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Serum
General chemistry analysis |
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| Red or Red & Gray Stripe top |
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Additive:
Clot activator & gel serum separator |
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Whole Blood
Plasma |
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Lab Uses:
Whole blood
CBCs
Routine hematology
Plasma
Specific chemistry tests (ACTH)
Not suitable for general chemistry analysis |
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Additive:
EDTA (anticoagulant) |
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Lab Uses:
Whole blood
Enzyme testing (HW, FeLV)
CBCs on avian blood
Plasma
General chemistry analysis
*Sodium heparin is used for IV fluid therapy |
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Additive:
Sodium or Lithium Heparin
(anticoagulant) |
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Additive:
Sodium citrate
(anticoagulant) |
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Platelet studies
Can be used for blood transfusion |
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Diatomaceous earth |
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Activated Clotting Time Test |
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| Instrument used to measure the dissolved solid content of substances |
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| Normal range for Total Protein |
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| A correctly calibrated refractometer should read what using distilled H2O? |
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| Positively charged particle inside the nucleus of an atom |
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| Uncharged particle within the nucleus of an atom |
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| Negatively charged particle that orbits around the nucleus of an atom |
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| The number of electrons is equal to the number of what to make the atom neutral? |
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| What is the number of protons in the atom of an element called? |
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| The atomic number, listed above its symbol on the periodic chart |
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| When an atom's outermost shell is completely filled |
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| A bond between two atoms sharing electrons to fill their outermost shells |
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| A bond between atoms that have transferred electrons from one to the other, creating an electrical (positive/negative) attraction to each other |
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| An atom with an electrical charge |
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Molecules that separate into ions when they are dissolved in water.
Found in various body fluids, especiallly plasma. |
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| Primary functions of electrolytes |
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1. Maintain water balnce in the various body compartments through osmotic pressure
2. Maintain constant pH (acid-base regulation)
3. Activation of blood coagulation and enzyme systems
4. Maintain normal muscular and nervous functions |
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| The passage of water through a semi-permeable membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated one. Water will always travel towards a higher concentration. |
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| Osmosis is primarily controlled by which electrolyte(s)? |
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| The concentration is the same inside the cell as outside the cell |
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| The concentration is lower outside the cell than inside, so fluid will trav4el from outside the cell into the cell |
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| The concentration is higher outside the cell than inside, so fluid will travel from inside the cell out into the surrounding solution. This often gives the cell a creanated appearance. |
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| A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water |
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| A substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water |
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A substance composed of the postive ion of a base and the negative ion of an acid.
Ex: Hcl + NaOH --> NaCl + H2O |
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| Acid - Base balance within the body is primarily affected by which electrolyte(s)? |
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| Normal pH for stomach acid |
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| Normal pH for intestinal tract |
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Organic substance (proteins) made of these four molecules:
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen |
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| Female does not attract the male. No vulvar swelling or discharge. |
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Acellular
Predominately noncornified squamous epithelial cells
May also contain some neutrophils |
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Female attracts male but will not allow breeding
Swollen vulva with reddish discharge |
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| Predominately noncornified squamous epi cells which start to change to cornified cells as the cycle approaches the estrus stage. Neutrophil numbers decrease and RBCs present. Bacteria may be present. |
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Female attracts male and will allow breeding.
Swollen vulva, with straw colored discharge. |
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| Predominately cornified squamous epi cells. Neutrophils absent, RBCs decrease. Almost 100% cornification. May be some sheeting of cells during last 1 - 2 days. Background should look very clean. |
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| Diestrus (Metestrus) Signs |
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| Female no longer attracts the male and is not receptive to breeding |
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| Diestrus (Metestrus) duration |
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| Diestrus (Metestrus) cytology |
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| Cornified squamous epi cells are replaced by noncornified epi cells and cytologic debris. |
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lower urinary tract infection (bladder)
will see WBC's and bacteria
No casts |
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upper urinary tract infection (kidney)
will see WBC's and bacteria
casts will be present |
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