hematology and oncology
Anemia of Renal Disease
Diagnosis of Anemia of Renal Disease
Complete blood count (CBC), reticulocyte count, and peripheral smear Diagnosis of anemia of renal disease is based on demonstration of renal insufficiency, normocytic anemia, and peripheral reticulocytopenia. The bone marrow may show erythroid hypoplasia. RBC fragmentation identified on the Peripheral smear , particularly if there is thrombocytopenia, suggests 