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?

Name: Given an RBC count of 3.25 × 10 12 /L, a hemoglobin of 9.0 g/dL, and a hematocrit of 25%, how will the red cells appear under PB smear examination?
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The low RBC count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit suggest anemia, and the red cells will likely appear microcytic (smaller than normal) on PB smear examination.

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