ASCP Hematology Exam 2024

Acanthocytes may be associated with: - Severe liver disease. Splenectomy. Malabsorption. Hypothyroidism. Vitamin E deficiency. Abetalipoproteinemia. Schistocytes may be associated with: - Hemolytic uremic syndrome. Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. Disseminated intravascular coagulation. Severe burns. Renal graft rejection. What are bite cells and blister cells the result of: - Splenic pitting of Heinz bodies Echinocytes or burr cells are associated with: - Uremia. Pyruvate kinase deficiency. Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. Premature neonates. Spherocytes are associate with: - Hereditary spherocytosis. Some hemolytic anemias. Transfused cells. Severe burns. Target cells are associated with: - Hemoglobinopathies. Thalassemia. Iron deficiency anemia. Splenectomy. Obstructive Liver Disease. Drepanocytes or sickle cells are associated with: - Homozygous hemoglobin S disease. Sometimes SC disease. Sickle cell anemia. Hemoglobin C Crystals are associated with: - Homozygous hemoglobin C disease. Hemoglobin SC crystals are associated with: - Hemoglobin SC disease. Elliptocytes or ovalocytes are associated with: - Hereditary elliptocytosis. Thalassemia major