Blood is made up of 2 groups of components. What are they classed as

Within the formed element of blood, what is the main cell that makes up this group

What is the primary component of the liquid element of blood

Full blood counts are important for the assessment of infection, blood loss and to review cell size and structure. What other element can be assessed through performing a full blood  

Foetal haemoglobin molecules have a different structure to adult haemoglobin that increases its affinity for oxygen. Why is this

Immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) are produced by the bone marrow before maturing within the peripheral circulation. What would a decrease in the number of reticulocytes indicate

Anaemia has multiple pathologies. Within a paediatric population, what is the most common cause of anaemia

White blood cells are an important value within blood tests. What is the main function of white cells

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein found within the plasma. Within the context of illness or infection, what causes a rise in this

D-Dimer tests are used to assess for the presence of emboli within the vascular system. What causes a rise in the level of this

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is used in the assessment and monitoring of heart failure. What causes the secretion of BNP

Creatinine-kinase is an enzyme found within multiple tissues in the body, including skeletal muscle. What conditions can be assessed or monitored through repeat measurements of this

Troponin is responsible for mediating the interaction between actin and myosin filaments within the cardiac muscle. What is the normal level of troponin (T or I strands) within a healthy level

Ferratin is a substance that stores iron. It is increased in concentration during episodes of bacterial infection. What is the purpose of increasing serum concentration