Morphologic Evaluation of Anemia – I
Date
2016
Authors
Adewoyin, S.A
Ogbenna, A.A
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Publisher
Biology and Medicine
Abstract
Anaemia is a feature of many tropical diseases. Anaemia diagnosis therefore remains a crucial intervention
among physicians in developing countries. A barrage of laboratory test (anaemic work-up) is usually deployed in
differentiating its underlying cause. However, central to anaemia evaluation is the morphology of the red cells and
other cell lines. Conventionally, initial laboratory tests include full blood count, reticulocyte count and peripheral
blood film (PBF). PBF is often a clinical request, performed by skilled technologist and reported by haematologist/
haematomorphologist. Findings from PBF are reviewed and reported in the light of patient’s clinical history and
examination findings. This article therefore aims to promote PBF evaluation in anaemic patients, facilitate laboratory
communication of morphologic findings among clinicians, particularly in developing nations where advanced
investigations such as flow cytometry and molecular diagnosis may not be readily available, invariably improving
patient care and treatment outcomes.
Description
Scholarly article
Keywords
Anaemia , Diagnosis , Full blood count , Reticulocyte count , Peripheral blood film (PBF) , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE
Citation
Adewoyin, S.A. and Ogbenna, A.A. (2016). Morphologic Evaluation of Anemia – I. Biology and Medicine, 8(6).