Hematology

Basophilic Stippling of Erythrocytes in a Blood Smear

Morphological features of erythrocytes in hemolytic anemia: detection of basophilic stippling in a peripheral blood smear.

Blood smear, basophilic stippling in erythrocytes in hemolytic anemia
Blood smear, basophilic stippling in erythrocytes in hemolytic anemia

💡 A task from the closed club of laboratory hematologists. Examine the peripheral blood smear of a patient with congenital hemolytic anemia and pronounced reticulocytosis. Identify the morphological feature of erythrocytes shown in the image.

Answer options: A. Heinz bodies B. Basophilic stippling of erythrocytes C. Howell-Jolly bodies D. Cabot rings The first 3 people who answer correctly in the comments will receive an invitation to the closed club. CORRECT ANSWER TOMORROW!