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Improvement in technology and inclusion of new parameters in automated hematology analyzers allows for better and faster detection of anemias. These parameters along with histograms provide details and clues that help to diagnose the etiology of anemia and help bridge the time lag in detection and treatment. Timely and expert interpretation of complete blood counts should not be limited to the pathologist but should also interest the clinician to allow for efficient patient care.
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Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria is a rare cause of intravascularhemolysis presenting in children following an acute viral illness. Itis usually self-limiting in nature. We present the details of a 4-year-old boy who presented with rapid onset intravascularhemolysis. Donath Landsteiner antibody test was positive andhemolysis resolved within two weeks of onset.