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CLIA Hematology / Hemostasis Review
Which of the following would not be represented in the usual classification of anemia:	View Page

Red Cell Disorders: Peripheral Blood Clues to Nonneoplastic Conditions
The condition most likely associated with the peripheral blood picture in the photograph is:	View Page
An isolated acanthocyte most likely is of little importance on an otherwise normochromic, normocytic peripheral blood smear.	View Page
Dimorphic RBC population Illustrated in the photomicrograph of a peripheral smear are two populations of erythrocytes. Approximately 50% of the erythrocytes are normal size and contain a full complement of hemoglobin. The patient had received blood transfusions. The transfused red blood cells are the normocytic, normochromic red cells. Admixed are microcytic erythrocytes and larger erythrocytes, some faintly mottled or smudged, suggestive of reticulocytes. This picture represents a hemolytic process with a reticulocyte response. A similar dimorphic red cell population appears following erythropoietin therapy. It is important to recognize when a population of cells in the peripheral smear is not in context with anticipated laboratory findings and the clinical situation.	View Page

Red Cell Morphology
The cell in the center of the field is an example of a/an:	View Page
Most of the cells in this field could be described as:	View Page
Which of the following terms best describes the cells in this field?	View Page
Which of the following terms best describes most of the cells in this field?	View Page
Normochromic Red Cells The cells in this field are normal mature red cells which are buff-colored. An area of central pallor can be seen in most of the cells.	View Page
What type of cells are present in this slide?	View Page
In this slide, what type of cells are present?	View Page
Hypochromia and Hyperchromia defined A decreased amount of hemoglobin is referred to as hypochromasia or hypochromia. MCHC values of 30% or less reflect this condition. Hyperchromasia and hyperchromia, refer to a hypothetical situation rather than an actual occurrence. The word, hyperchromia/sia, means increase in color; however the MCHC value cannot be higher than 36, since it is impossible for a cell to contain "too much" hemoglobin.Cells located in the "too thin" portion of the smear often appear to be "hyperchromic". Megalocytes (macrocytes), which appear to have increased amounts of hemoglobin, have an MCHC value within normal limits, indicating that the cells, although larger than normal, are normochromic.	View Page
What type of cells are present in this slide?	View Page
In this slide, what type of cells are present?	View Page