The RBC Name Game!
A 25-year-old male presents to the clinic with a severe anemia. Examination of the peripheral blood shows degmacytes. Which of the follow tests is most appropriate to confirm the patient’s diagnosis?
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Direct antiglobulin test (Direct Combs)
- Eosin-5-maleimide (EMA) binding test
- Flow cytometry for CD55
- G6PD enzyme assay
- Hemoglobin electrophoresis
- Hemoglobin solubility test (Sickledex)
- RBC folate level
The use of medical terminology or synonyms is a way for the boards to use a name that students may not recognize. Here are a few RBC synonyms that you might encounter on your board exams...
For exams, make sure to know both themedical term and the descriptive name so they can't trip you up with the "RBC Name Game"!
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Answer: E
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