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Hematology

This area accounts for 17–22% of the ASCP Board of Certification MLS examination. LatticeMLS is independently written and operated. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed, or approved by the ASCP or its Board of Certification.

Erythrocyte Physiology

  1. Hematopoiesis, Erythropoiesis, and Erythrocyte PhysiologyMarrow organization, erythroid maturation, erythropoietin, red-cell clearance, membrane structure, and hemoglobin function form a continuous red-cell life cycle.

Erythrocyte Disorders

  1. Anemia Evaluation and Microcytic and Macrocytic AnemiasCBC indices, reticulocyte output, morphology, iron studies, hemoglobin analysis, and vitamin testing separate major microcytic and macrocytic anemia patterns.
  2. Hemolytic and Hypoproliferative Anemias, Erythrocytosis, and Hemoglobin VariantsHemolysis findings, marrow-response patterns, erythrocytosis testing, and hemoglobin analysis distinguish major red-cell membrane, enzyme, production, and structural disorders.

Leukocyte Disorders

  1. Benign Leukocyte Disorders and Reactive Blood PatternsAbsolute leukocyte counts and blood-film morphology distinguish common reactive myeloid and lymphoid patterns from findings that require targeted follow-up.