Description
Diagnostic blood work and its proper interpretation are vital in diagnosing and managing critically ill patients. In this case-based talk, I will highlight key changes in the haemogram that must be assessed to provide essential diagnostic information. We will discuss the significant findings in heamolytic anaemia, the importance of manual WBC differentials in recognising inflammation and toxic change, and the correct evaluation of reported thrombocytopenia. Pairing of various cytograms, important microscopic findings, and ancillary diagnostics will allow for further interpretation of the automated data that is key to understanding disease and case management.
Kindly sponsored by Antech Diagnostics
