Given an RBC Count of 3

question 44

Multiple Choice

Given an RBC count of 3.25 × 10¹²/L, a hemoglobin of 9.0 g/dL, and a hematocrit of 25%, how will the red cells appear under PB smear examination?

• A) Normocytic
• B) Macrocytic
• C) Microcytic
• D) Hyperchromic

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