The presence of which poikilocyte in the peripheral blood could indicate G6PD deficiency?
A) Schistocyte
B) Spherocyte
C) Blister cell
D) Elliptocyte

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Blister cells are a type of poikilocyte that can indicate G6PD deficiency. They are characterized by a blister-like vacuole in the red blood cell, which is a result of oxidative damage that G6PD-deficient cells are more susceptible to.

The Presence of Which Poikilocyte in the Peripheral Blood Could