Sideroblastic Anemia

Keywords: Erythrocytes, Sideroblastic Anemia

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• describe characteristic morphologic and pathophysiologic features of clumped and giant platelets.
• identify morphologic abnormalities in erythrocytes associated with sideroblastic anemia.
• compare and contrast the morphology of basophilic stippling, Howell Jolly bodies, and Pappenheimer bodies on a Wright’s-stained peripheral blood smear.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.