Unit Objectives - 2

Unit objectives:

6. Classify red cells according to size and hemoglobin content using indices.

7. Perform a retic count and calculate the relative, absolute, and corrected values.

8. Calculate and interpret the reticulocyte production index.

9. State the diagnostic value of erythrocytic sedimentation rates.

10. Evaluate the need for point-of-care testing and select appropriate instrumentation.