Which of the Following Could Be Reflexed as the Result

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be reflexed as the result of decreased RBC indices on a screening CBC?

• A) Serum iron studies to rule out Iron Deficiency Anemia
• B) Platelet aggregation studies to rule out disorders of hemostasis
• C) Urine Culture and Sensitivity to rule out infection
• D) Thyroid function studies to rule out thyroid gland disorders

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Definitions:

Zone of Calcification

A region in bone where cartilage is being replaced by bone tissue during the growth process.

Sinuses

Air-filled cavities in the bones around the nose, which help moisten and filter inhaled air.

Medullary Cavities

The central cavities of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (fat) are stored, crucial for the process of hematopoiesis.

Epiphyseal Lines

The remnants of growth plates in long bones, indicating where bone lengthening occurred.