Red Cell Characteristics Related to Color

Another Example of Hyperchromia

Another example of "hyperchromic" cells seen at the edge of a smear. If MCHC is above 36 gms/dl of RBC, recheck hemoglobin and hematocrit; technical error is most likely the cause.

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