Anisocytosis

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the optimal area for peripheral blood smear (PBS) examination.
  • Discuss the normocyte, including size, color (when stained), and central pallor.
  • Define anisocytosis.
  • Describe the relationship between anisocytosis on the PBS and the red cell distribution width from the complete blood count.
  • State the diseases and conditions in which anisocytosis is seen.

Course Outline

  • Anisocytosis
    • Examination of the Peripheral Blood Smear
    • The Peripheral Blood Smear
    • The Monolayer
    • The Normocyte
    • Anisocytosis
    • Red Cell Distribution Width
    • Clinical Conditions Associated with Anisocytosis
    • Key Takeaways
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.