Erythrocytes

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2008 Aug;24(2):225-37, v. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2008.04.002.

Abstract

In this article, the normal kinetics, morphology and other unique characteristics of equine erythrocytes are reviewed, the influence of the spleen on erythrocyte values is discussed, and selected normal reference intervals are presented. In addition, the classification and causes of anemia and polycythemia are reviewed and the appropriate laboratory tests for accurate diagnosis are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia / blood
  • Anemia / diagnosis
  • Anemia / pathology
  • Anemia / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Blood Platelets / pathology
  • Erythrocytes / cytology
  • Erythrocytes / pathology
  • Erythrocytes / physiology*
  • Hematologic Diseases / blood
  • Hematologic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Hematologic Diseases / pathology
  • Hematologic Diseases / veterinary*
  • Hemostasis / physiology*
  • Horse Diseases / blood*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / pathology*
  • Horses / blood*
  • Polycythemia / blood
  • Polycythemia / diagnosis
  • Polycythemia / pathology
  • Polycythemia / veterinary
  • Spleen / pathology