The pale patient

An anaemic patient walks into the practice and sets you on a journey of haematological investigation. What should you pay attention to in automated results and blood film examinations? Which information can you extract from each diagnostic tool and how can you synergize results to maximize input and save time

• 1. Become proficient in reading the graphical output of red cell automated results.
• 2. Learn to recognize regeneration on automated results and on film review.
• 3. Learn how to utilise the secrete language of poikilocytosis in investigation of anaemia and when to apply additional diagnostic tests