TEACHING RESOURCE M0005
Schistocytes on a peripheral blood film
An individual ASH Image Bank image showing multiple schistocytes in a peripheral blood film.
ASH Image Bank · 61504 · Peripheral Blood with Multiple Schistocytes
MICA
Elongated pointed erythrocytes suggesting an HbS haemoglobinopathy.

Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA — File : Sickle Cell Anemia (5610746554).jpg — CC BY 2.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASickle_Cell_Anemia_(5610746554).jpg
Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA
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Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Review a film area with distinguishable erythrocytes; integrate blood count, reticulocytes and haemoglobin analysis.
Open observation mode