Two glass slides of (unstained?) blood smears, identified as "P.A." (pernicious anemia?); both are very faintly beige/red; slides are wrapped in paper fastened with an elastic band.
Two glass slides of (unstained?) blood smears, identified as "P.A." (pernicious anemia?); both are very faintly beige/red; slides are wrapped in paper fastened with an elastic band.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - microscope slide, P.A. - Size: Length 7.4 cm. x Width 2.6 cm.
b - microscope slide, P.A. - Size: Length 7.4 cm. x Width 2.6 cm.
Paper wrapper has, "Rochon TC // P.A. Dr. Plunkett" written on it in pencil
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F8-5
Condition Remarks
No scratches, etc.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
M. Hardwick
Research Facts
Pernicious anemia was common in the early 20th century; it was a blood disorders; anemia resulting from malabsorption or inadequate intake of Vitamin B12 (folic acid); blood smears typically showed very large and malformed, very pale red blood cells; smears were done to distinguish between Iron Deficiency Anemia, in which red blood cells were very small and pale; Pernicious anemia was fatal if left untreated; its cause was unknown until the early 20th century.