Description should include the following hematology procedures:
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Sickle cell screen
- Other bodily-fluid analysis (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, joint, semen)
- Reticulocyte count
- Using special stains
- Using marker studies (flow cytometry)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What conditions may be consistent with an elevated ESR?
- What variant hemoglobin is associated with sickle cell disease?
- What are the differences between peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid?