Nucleated red blood cell count in beta thalassemia major: a case report: Nucleated red blood cell count in beta thalassemia major

Alpaslan Karabulut; Fatih Eskin

doi:10.5281/zenodo.7412149

Authors

Alpaslan Karabulut Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Çorum, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2893-692X
Fatih Eskin Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Çorum, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3636-4004

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7412149

Keywords:

Beta thalassemia major, hematology, nucleated red blood cells

Abstract

The complete blood cell count (CBC) is one of the most frequently requested laboratory tests, but some values included in the test may be overlooked. This case discusses a potentially underutilized value: nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) count. NRBCs are described as immature forms of erythrocytes that are normally found in the bone marrow but not in the peripheral blood of adults. In this case report, we were able to explain the abnormally high white blood cell (WBC) count in a patient with thalassemia major by measuring the NRBC that can normally be found. Thus, we have saved time and money by avoiding unnecessary research.

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