Erythrocyte Disorders: Smear Case 5: Target Cells and Associated Red Cell Abnormalities

Ungraded Practice Question

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?

Please select the single best answer

Perform hemoglobin electrophoresis
Request a repeat smear preparation
Perform lipid electrophoresis assay
Request additional medical information

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