RBC VARIATIONS PART 1

Hypochromia is characterized by:

• Deeply stained RBCs

• Pale central pallor

• Uniform red staining

• Bluish cytoplasm

Which condition is commonly associated with hypochromic RBCs?

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Hereditary spherocytosis

• Hemolytic anemia

Hyperchromic RBCs are typically found in:

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Macrocytic anemia

• Hereditary spherocytosis

• Aplastic anemia

Normochromic RBCs contain how much central pallor?

• None

• 1/2 of the diameter

• Completely pale

A blood film with hypochromic, microcytic cells suggests:

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Aplastic anemia

• Thalassemia

Which of the following is not a cause of hypochromia?

• Iron deficiency

• Thalassemia

• Lead poisoning

• Hereditary spherocytosis

Which test is used to evaluate hemoglobin content per RBC?

• MCH

• MCV

• RDW

• ESR

What is the appearance of hyperchromic cells?

• Large central pallor

• Pale staining

• No central pallor

• Basophilic stippling

Polychromasia indicates:

• Immature RBCs with bluish tint

• RBCs with no hemoglobin

• Cell fragments

• Abnormally shaped RBCs

Reticulocytes show:

• Pink cytoplasm

• Dark red cytoplasm

• Grayish-blue cytoplasm

• Pale with inclusions