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Teardrop RBC

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For anyone interested I am attaching a picture of teardrop red blood cells. Sometimes you may see this noted on your reports especially if you have MF.

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hunter5582

Teardrop RBCs can also result from iron deficiency. Thanks for posting.

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socrates_8

Hey Clubdino... :-)

Yes, I used to have plenty of 'poikilocytes' in my blood regime, although it has been some time since they were last reported... (?)

Cheers & all the best...

Steve

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