Sickle Cell Anemia

Keywords: Sickle Cell Disease,  Leukocytes

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

• describe the morphologic characteristics of normal peripheral blood leukocytes.
• identify morphologic abnormalities in erythrocytes associated with sickle cell anemia.
• discuss the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease.

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 n the activities.

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