Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear)
Elliptocytes are oval-shaped red blood cells visible on peripheral blood smear. Mild elliptocytosis can be seen in iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, or hereditary elliptocytosis.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: elliptocytes
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Presence of elliptocytes may indicate hereditary elliptocytosis, iron deficiency anemia, or thalassemia.
Low values may indicate
Absence of elliptocytes is normal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear) level?
- A typical reference range for Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear) is 0–0 (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- Where do Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear) reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear) over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Elliptocytes (Peripheral Blood Smear) over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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