Normocytic Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
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| Which of the following would not be represented in the usual classification of anemia: | View Page |
| Match the disease conditions on the left with appropriate red cell appearances on the right: | View Page |
| 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 |
| A peripheral smear with red blood cells photographed in a typical field was submitted for review. Which of the following conditions might be eliminated because of the cell population found here? | View Page |
| The photograph here is of a peripheral smear sent for hematologic review. No clinical information for the patient was sent with the slide. What is the first course of action that the reviewer should take to assist him/her in interpreting the findings on this 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 |
| Which of the following terms best describes the cells in this field? | View Page |