Figure 3 outlines an algorithm, which illustrates an approach to the infant with anemia. Table 7 shows how RBC indices and characteristics are used to assist in establishing a diagnosis. Acanthocyte ...

A red blood cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood. It is part of a battery of tests called a complete blood count (CBC) that measures the different types and ...

A high MCV may result from hemolysis, primary vitamin B 12 or folate deficiency, intrinsic factor deficiency, myelodysplasia, or hepatic dysfunction, as occurs in alcoholism. 1,6 Oval macrocytes are ...

NAINR. 2004;4(4):231-239. Acanthocyte Erythrocyte identified by numerous spiny cytoplasmic projections; similar to a Burr cell Acanthocytosis, condition in which the majority of erythrocytes are ...