Identification should include abbreviations and acronyms associated with medical testing, such as

• CBC (complete blood count)
• ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
• WBC (white blood cells/leukocytes)
• RBC (red blood cells/erythrocytes)
• PLT (platelets/thrombocytes)
• HGB (hemoglobin, HCT for hematocrit)
• RDW (red blood cell distribution width)
• MCV (mean cell volume)
• MCH (mean cell hemoglobin)
• MCHC (mean cell hemoglobin concentration)
• MPV (mean platelet volume).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the components of a CBC?
• What is a PMN cell?