Erythrocyte Disorders: Peripheral Smear Review: Introduction

Ungraded Practice Question

After a review of the peripheral smear represented by this photomicrograph, which report is the most appropriate for documentation of the findings?

Please select the single best answer

Target cells 2+; echinocytes 1+
Target cells 1+; echinocytes 3+
Target cells 3+; echinocytes 3+
Target cells 1+; echinocytes 2+

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