title: Erythrocytes.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria 3030, Australia. pmlord@unimelb.edu.au
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Lording
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000473:pathology; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000502:physiology*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses / Q000097:blood*; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D013154:Spleen / Q000473:pathology