Erythrocyte Disorders: Peripheral Smear Review: Introduction

Ungraded Practice Question

You have been asked to review a peripheral blood smear. You note >10/OIF (oil immersion field) echinocytes (burr cells). Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate response?

Please select the single best answer

Recommend liver function tests
Recommend renal function tests
Perform assay for abetaliproteinemia
Prepare a new blood smear for review

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