29th September 2020

A 14-month-old black British child presents with painful dactylitis of the fingers and toes

A 14-month-old black British child presents with painful dactylitis of the fingers and toes. The diagnosis of sickle cell disease is suspected. In the diagnostic investigations, a peripheral blood smear is performed.

Which THREE of the following features are most likely to be identified on a peripheral blood smear of a patient with sickle cell anaemia? Select THREE options only.