Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology (by LabCE)

2 P.A.C.E. contact hour(s)

(based on 1,836 customer ratings)

Authors: Martha MacPherson, R.T. and Marjorie A. Spahn, MT (ASCP)
Reviewers: Paul Fekete, MD, FCAP; Barbara Cebulski, MS, MLS(ASCP)

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All major aspects of red cell morphology are reviewed in this richly illustrated interactive course that uses numerous photomicrographs to identify and heighten study of morphologic abnormalities in red cell size, shape, and color. This course is ideal for review by techs and students and use in continuing education and cross training.

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MLS & MLT Comprehensive CE Package

Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification): 2 hour(s)

Course number 578-027-21, approved through 4/30/2023

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Credit Hours - General (Hematology): 2 hour(s)

Course number 20-845042, approved through 9/1/2022

Objectives

Discuss the procedure for proper red blood cell examination with respect to:
- objective(s) used
- area examined
Discuss various aspects of red cell morphology related to cell:
- size
- color
- shape

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Course Outline

Introduction to Red Cell Morphology

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Assessing RBC Morphology: Area of Evaluation
Normal RBCs
Abnormal RBCs
Artifactual Morphology

Red Cell Characteristics Related to Size

MCV and Anisocytosis
Normal RBC Size
Microcytes
Microcyte with Normal Hemoglobin Content
Macrocytes
Another Example of Macrocytosis

Red Cell Characteristics Related to Color

Hemoglobin Concentration
Normochromic Red Cells
Hypochromia and Hyperchromia
Hypochromia
Polychromatophilic Red Blood Cells

Red Cell Characteristics Related to Shape

Poikilocytosis
Red Cell Variations in Shape
Acanthocytes
Acanthocytes, continued
Target Cells (Codocytes)
Target Cells, continued
Teardrop Cells (Dacrocytes)
Teardrop Cells, continued
Sickle Cells (Drepanocytes)
Sickle Cells, continued
Burr Cells (Echinocytes)
Elliptocytes (Ovalocytes)
Elliptocytes, continued
Fragmented Red Blood Cells
Prekeratocytes or Blister Cells
Keratocytes
Keratocytes, continued
Spherocytes
Conditions Associated with Spherocytes
Stomatocytes
Stomatocytes, continued
Summary

Red Cell Characteristics Related to Cell Arrangement

Rouleaux and Autoagglutination
True Rouleaux
Artifactual Rouleaux
Autoagglutination
Another Example of Autoagglutination

References

References

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic

Intended Audience: This course is suitable for clinical laboratory scientists, MT and MLT students, medical students and pathology residents.

Author Information: This course was developed by by Martha MacPherson, R.T. and Marjorie A. Spahn, MT (ASCP), and was updated by Education Materials for Health Professionals, Inc., under the supervision of Marjorie Spahn MT(ASCP). It was adapted for online use by Paul Fekete, MD, FCAP, the President and CEO of MediaLab, Inc. Current review and revision by Barbara Cebulski, MS, MLS(ASCP).

Course Description: This course describes in detail the morphology of RBCs and their morphological variations in regards to size, shape, and color.

Copyright: Copyright EMHP Inc., Dayton OH. Licensed to MediaLab Inc., Dacula, GA. Web-based version produced solely by MediaLab Inc.

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