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This disorder is characterized by an increased RBC count, hemoglobin and hematocrit with normal RBC indices. Patients may exhibit neurological symptoms, hypervolemia, thrombosis and stroke.

In flow cytometric analysis of leukocytes, side scatter measurement is used to estimate which of the following:

The key diagnostic test for the identification of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is

Smudge cells are frequently seen in_________.

Match the pathway of RBC metabolism with its function.

Match the FAB classification with the appropriate acute lymphocytic leukemia. Each answer may be used only once.

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A positive tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) stain is used to identify lymphocytes in which disorder?

A 20-year-old male is seen by his physician following a weekend backpacking trip to the mountains.  His CBC reveals a peripheral blood morphology including hypochromia, anisocytosis, and poikilocytosis.  Cellulose acetate hemoglobin electrophoresis yields Hgb A = 47%, Hgb S = 50%, Hgb A2 = 3%.  These results are consistent with which of the following:

Match the cellular characteristics with the name of the appropriate mature leukocyte.