Erythrocyte Disorders: Peripheral Smear Review: Introduction

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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