Correct identification of inclusions in RBCs, when present, provides useful clinical information. They often help suggest the possible cause of an anemia, and thus further appropriate testing

The first list provides some red cell inclusions. The second list provides choices for composition.

a. Ferric nonheme iron
b. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
c. Precipitated ribonucleic acid (RNA)
d. Denatured hemoglobin

1. Basophilic stippling
2. Pappenheimer body
3. Heinz body
4. Howell-Jolly body

Match the letter of the correct composition for the inclusion with the number for the inclusion.


1. ANS: C
2. ANS: A
3. ANS: D
4. ANS: B

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