Hematology Interfering Factors: Icterus

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Continuing Education Credits

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Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe how increased bilirubin can interfere with automated complete blood count (CBC) analysis.
  • Identify the CBC parameters most commonly affected by severe icterus.
  • Recognize laboratory clues that suggest bilirubin interference with hemoglobin measurement.
  • Describe appropriate troubleshooting and reporting considerations for an icteric specimen.

Course Outline

  • Hematology Interfering Factors: Icterus
    • Hematology Interfering Factors
    • Icterus
    • Why Icterus Interferes With a CBC
    • Understanding CBC Results
    • Recognizing Icteric Interference
    • The Role of the Peripheral Blood Smear
    • Troubleshooting a Suspected Icteric Specimen
    • Pre-Examination Considerations
    • Reporting Considerations
    • Key Takeaways
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.