NAINR. 2004;4(4):231-239. Mature erythrocytes are biconcave disks. RBCs with abnormal morphology may be removed from the circulation leading to anemia. Therefore, certain types of anemia may be ...

MCV is within normal range Poikilocytosis Variation in the shape of erythrocytes May be normal in newborn period or seen in anemia due to RBC defects Polychromasia Abnormal tendency of an RBC to ...