An apparent pancytopenia is noted in a patient's CBC results. A bone marrow aspirate is performed, and the M:E results are 2:1. Do these results make sense? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Yes, these results make sense. The M:E ratio examines the relationship between myeloid and erythroid cells. The pancytopenia describes the overall number of cells present.
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