Alterations In Erythrocyte Shape
SPHEROCYTE
STOMATOCYTE
ROULEAUX FORMATION
Description:
Larger or smaller aggregation of erythrocytes.
Size:
Changeable.
Shape:
Erythrocytes in freshly taken blood aggregate on each other like stacked coins.
Significance:
Present in thick portions of smears, especially in patients with increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate.