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michelleunicorn

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Differentiate between the three different subtypes of HE based on PB smear morphology.
 
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Question 2

Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis differs in red cell morphology from other erythrocyte membrane defects by what characteristic cell shape?
 
  a. Spherocyte
  b. Elliptocyte
  c. Schistocyte
  d. Target cell


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Common HE: predominantly elliptocytes
Spherocytic HE: elliptocytes and spherocytes
SAO variant HE: elliptocytes with transverse bars; stomatocytes

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


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