Blister cell

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Blister cell

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Author: Najmaldin Saki Ph.D; Bita Bandar M.Sc; Narjes Sadat Sadati M.Sc
Category: Laboratory Hematology > Basic cell morphology > Red Blood Cell shape abnormalities > Blister/bite cells
Published Date: 03/29/2023

Blister cells can be seen in peripheral blood smear of a patient diagnosed with G6PD deficiency. If the red blood cells impale by fibrin strands, the membrane can reform and produce a vacuole which results in a blister cell.

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