Basophilic stippling

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Blood smear showing red blood cells with basophilic stippling

Basophilic stippling, also known as punctate basophilia, is the presence of numerous

Perls' acid ferrocyanide stain for iron (i.e. no iron in basophilic stippling).[1] Basophilic stippling is indicative of disturbed erythropoiesis. It can also be found in some normal individuals.[2]

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