MCV is low and RDW is increased. Certain genotypes of α-thalassemia present with microcytosis at birth. Normochromic Describes RBCs that are normal in color, containing the normal amount ...
Blood smear showed spherocytes, slight hypochromia, anisocytosis, macrocytosis, and microcytosis. Blood chemistry values were taken for iron (4 µg/dL [normal range 40-150 µg/dL]), transferrin ...
Haemoglobin electrophoresis is recommended when microcytosis and hypochromia are present in patients of appropriate ethnic background to prevent unnecessary GI investigation (C). Serum ferritin is the ...