You are the GP reviewing a patient. He has indigestion and looks pale. A FBC is done:

• Hb 92g/L (115-160)
• MCV 76fL (79-98)
• WCC 15.6×10*9/L (4-11)
• Neuts 12.6×10*9/L (2-7)
• PLT 578×10*9/L (150-400)

Here is the blood film:

Questions:

• Describe three features in the film
• What may you expect clinically?

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