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?

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The RBC count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit values all suggest a diagnosis of microcytic anemia. In microcytic anemia, the red cells are smaller than normal, which would indicate a microcytic appearance on peripheral blood smear examination.

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