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Differential Diagnosis

The differential diagnosis of anemia is facilitated by classifying the anemia into 1 of 3 groups: (1) blood loss, (2) decreased RBC production, or (3) increased RBC destruction. A complementary approach based on RBC morphology and indices is often used.10 (See the Clinical Pathway.) Anemia secondary to acute blood loss is characterized by reduced hemoglobin value with normal RBC indices.

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