BLOOD CELLS
Erythrocytes or Red blood cells
Erythrocytes or Red blood cells
These cells are anucleated. Their color in smears can vary from pink to grayish.
Red blood cells have the shape of a biconcave disc. They are therefore thinner in their central region, which is why this portion is less stained. Their diameter under normal conditions is fairly constant, at about 7 micrometers.
Blood smear. Staining: Leishman. Large magnification.