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What is blood smear?
A blood film or peripheral blood smear is a microscope slide made from a drop of blood, that allows the cells to be examined microscopically
What is peripheral smear?
A microscopic observation of a stained, peripheral blood smear (can maybe be used in evaluating blood disorders). http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/OperationalMedicine/DATA/operationalmed/Lab/PeripheralSmear.htm
What white blood cell is most numerous in a normal blood smear?
Neutrophils
What is a pencil cell?
A cell from the peripheral blood smear that has a pencil shape, i.e. long and pointy, under the microscope.
What is PBS means on hematology?
Peripheral blood smear. It is when a haematologist spreads blood onto a microscope slide so they can look at the shape of the cells directly.
Which type of white blood cell would you expect to be most common in a normal blood smear?
Neutrophils
What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
What are the most important blood tests for HUS?
1.Serum Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen. 2.Platelet count. 3.Peripheral Blood Smear examination. 4.D-Dimer.
What is the presence of metaplastic cells in a pap smear result?
Metaplasia found on a pap smear result is an indication that sampling was complete. It does not indicate a problem.
What is a clinical procedure that aids in the diagnosis of blood disorders like anemia and leukemia is?
A CBC, or complete blood count, is a clinical procedure that can aid in the diagnosis of leukemia and anemia. The peripheral blood smear can also be helpful in diagnosis.
What is the medical term meaning stained blood smear is examined to determine the shape of individual red blood cells?
The medical term meaning stained blood smear is examined to determine the shape of individual red blood cells is called a peripheral blood smear. This test is commonly used to assess the morphology and appearance of red blood cells, which can provide valuable information about various blood disorders.
What is ascus in pap smear?
ASCUS on a pap smear result points out the need for further testing. It is not a precancerous result, but it represents cells that can't be called normal. Talk with your health care provider about recommended follow-up.
