A patient with a family history of anemia is admitted to the unit. What type of blood cell would be characteristic of an anemia with a familial pattern?

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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin in red blood cells, leading to anemia. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, making it characteristic of an anemia with a familial pattern.

A Patient with a Family History of Anemia Is Admitted