Knowledge Check
Here is an example of a complete blood count from a patient with thalassemia. Note the increased red blood cell count (normal range 4-5.5 x 1012/L). Which the schematized red blood cells resembles those of the patient?
a
A
b
B
c
C
Match the partial CBC with the correct diagnosis (see next slide for full CBC):
B
A
Thalassemia
Polycythemia vera
Correct!
Sorry, Incorrect.
