Given an RBC count of 3.25 x 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 are all decreased, indicating anemia. The combination of a low hemoglobin and hematocrit with a normal RBC count suggests that the red cells are smaller than normal, which is called microcytic anemia. Therefore, the red cells will appear microcytic under PB smear examination.

Given an RBC Count of 3