A blood smear is used for the investigation of the various cells in the peripheral circulation and for the detection of parasites.

  • Done by placing a drop of blood on the top of a glass slide, using another slide to smear it at a 45-degree angle, staining and fixating it.
  • RBCs
    • Morphology
      • Size (macro/micro/normocytic)
      • Color (hypo/normochromic)
      • Shape

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