What Causes Burr Cells

Causes: Artificial For example, red blood cells interacting with the glass of a microscope slide during a stained blood smear might result in the formation of burr cells. The basic substances released by a glass slide may raise the pH of the smear, which results in echinocyte formation in vitro.

Is it normal to have Burr cells?

Burr cells are commonly found in both end-stage renal disease and liver disease. In our study, Burr cells were found in 80% of healthy individuals although the numbers of cells are very small.

What do teardrop cells indicate?

Teardrop cells (dacrocytes) are frequently associated with infiltration of the bone marrow by fibrosis, granulomatous inflammation, or hematopoietic or metastatic neoplasms. They can also be seen in patients with splenic abnormalities, vitamin B12 deficiency, and some other forms of anemia.