The Intern

Sickle Cell Anemia

 

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin (the red pigment inside red blood cells) is produced. The abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to assume a sickle shape, like the ones seen in this photomicrograph

Lymphocytic
Leukemia

Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes).

Normal Blood Smear
This blood test provides information about the number and shape of blood cells by visual inspection.