Increased in: End stage Liver disease (Cirrhosis) Abetalipoproteinemia McLeod or Lu blood group phenotype Post-splenectomy Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (as seen in DIC, TTP and HUS) Artifact Etc.
› Classic Immunophenotype:
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› Misc:
Rare Spur cells may be seen in a blood smear which may be due to the very old RBCs that are reaching their end of life. (Note: life span of an RBC is ~ 4 months)