Identify in each scenario if you would expect an increase or decrease in retic count
Day 20: March 7th, 2022
Answer
A = lead poisoning interferes with porphyrin synthesis so long exposure will affect RBC production resulting in a decrease in retic count.
B = Polycythemia is an increase in RBC, therefore would expect to see an increase in retic count.
C = Invasive surgery that will result in some blood loss will lead to an increase in retic count.
D = HIV is a chronic disease with diagnosis of TB (another chronic disease) could lead to anemia of Chronic Inflammation (due to systemic disease) which results in a decrease in retic count.