Abstract:Examination of peripheral blood smear is a vital step in assessment of overall health status of the individual. Blood smear examination is part of standard hematologic profiles and as a part of the diagnostic evaluation of apparently ill patient. In addition to differential leucocyte count, blood smear examination may reveal a variety of information of diagnostic value, for instance defective RBC morphology suggests chronic blood loss, endogenous or exogenous intoxication, vascular disorders or immune mediated… Show more
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