Haematology
AKT High-Yield Breakdown
Haematology in the AKT focuses on the practical primary care management of anaemias, anticoagulation, and recognition of haematological malignancies warranting urgent referral. You need to interpret blood results confidently, know iron deficiency workup thresholds, apply NICE guidelines for anticoagulation in AF, and recognise the red flags for urgent 2-week-wait referral.
What You'll Learn
Master iron deficiency anaemia investigation, B12/folate deficiency, anticoagulation in AF (CHA₂DS₂-VASc), DVT/PE management, 2WW referral for blood cancers, and key blood result interpretation.
Practise Haematology MCQs
From iron deficiency versus B12 versus haemolytic anaemia differentials and blood film findings to VTE anticoagulation duration, thrombophilia testing timing, sickle cell crisis management, and anticoagulant reversal agents — tackle focused MCQs across the full Haematology curriculum.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) — Very High Yield
IDA is one of the most commonly tested haematology topics in the AKT. The exam tests your ability to investigate the cause, not just treat it (NICE NG24).
Blood Picture
- Low Hb, low MCV (microcytic)
- Low ferritin (most useful single test)
- Low serum iron, raised TIBC
- Low transferrin saturation
Ferritin is an acute phase reactant — it can be normal or raised in infection/inflammation even when iron stores are low. If clinical suspicion is high, check transferrin saturation.
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