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Erythrocyte Inclusions - Wright Stained Smears
Single erythrocyte inclusions which are large, round, smooth and purplish-blue staining are most likely:View Page
The erythrocyte inclusions which are thin, red-purple staining strands of varying shapes are called:View Page
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The appearance, composition and associated physiology is specific for each type of inclusion. Identification and quantification of these inclusions is important because their presence may indicate an abnormality in the red cell system. Each of the inclusions listed above can be seen in more than one condition. There are erythrocyte inclusions specific to disorders which cannot be seen with either Wright-Giemsa stain or Perls' Prussian blue iron stain.

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The presence of erythrocyte inclusions may indicate the presence of disease.View Page
What is Erythrocyte inclusion?

Erythrocyte inclusion is a term used to describe structures that may be present in red cells. The inclusions discussed in this course are: reticulocyte - Wright-Giemsa stain (polychromasia)basophilic stipplingHowell-Jolly bodiesPappenheimer bodies (Wright-Giemsa stain)siderotic granules (iron stain)Cabot rings

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Red Cell Disorders: Peripheral Blood Clues to Nonneoplastic Conditions
What are the erythrocyte inclusions that are indicated by the arrows on this blood smear?View Page