Lab
Notes - 5
Define the following:
Hypoxia =
Decreased oxygen in
tissue
Cyanosis =
Blue condition of skin
Carboxyhemoglobin =
Hb + CO
Methemoglobin =
Iron in ferric form (Fe+++)
Sulfhemoglobin =
Hb + sulfur molecule
Define PCV:
Packed cell volume or
the ratio of packed cells to total volume
Also called the
hematocrit
Define buffy coat:
The layer of cells
between the plasma and red cells when blood is centrifuged. Contains WBCs and
Plts