Vitamin, Water Soluble
Water-soluble vitamins are necessary for hematopoiesis.
Folic acid (Folacin-800)
Folic acid is an important cofactor for enzymes used in the production of RBCs. Chronic hemolytic process requires additional folate.
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Peripheral blood smear showing several clumps of RBCs with the largest in the center. These are typical of aggregates seen in persons with cold agglutinin disease.
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Blood smear showing spherocytic and agglutinated red blood cells.
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