Figure 3 outlines an algorithm, which illustrates an approach to the infant with anemia. Table 7 shows how RBC indices and characteristics are used to assist in establishing a diagnosis.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal adult hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBCs). These erythrocytes become dehydrated, rigid ...

NAINR. 2004;4(4):231-239. Acanthocyte Erythrocyte identified by numerous spiny cytoplasmic projections; similar to a Burr cell Acanthocytosis, condition in which the majority of erythrocytes are ...