Introduction to Red Cell Morphology

Red Cell Morphology

  • Red cell morphology can be defined as the appearance of the erythrocytes on a Wright's stained smear.
  • Careful examination of the red cells for the purpose of identifying abnormalities is part of the differential procedure. This examination is important because it may provide valuable diagnostic information to the physician, as well as provide a quality control mechanism to verify red cell indices values as determined by automated or manual methods.
  • Evaluating red cell morphology involves differentiating normal morphology from abnormal and artificial morphology. The abnormal morphology covered in this unit may be seen in a variety of disorders.

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