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Nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) with basophilic stippling

Nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) with basophilic stippling
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Author:  Shahla foladghadam, BSc; Yasamin Dolati, BSc; Zohre Rahmani, BSc; Amin Solouki, PhD
Category:  Laboratory Hematology > Basic cell morphology > Red cell inclusions and abnormalities > Coarse basophilic stippling  
Published Date:  02/19/2026

A nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) exhibiting basophilic stippling. The cell shows a round, centrally located nucleus with condensed chromatin, and the cytoplasm contains multiple fine, blue granular inclusions consistent with basophilic stippling, representing aggregated ribosomal RNA. This image was taken from a major beta thalasemia patient in the hematology lab at Varastegan Institute for Medical Sciences.

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