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Blood Smear
Alternate Names : Peripheral Smear
DefinitionThis blood test provides information about the number and shape of blood cells by visual inspection.
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 Red Blood Cells, Sickle Cell
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 Polycythemia - Red Blood Cells
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 Red Blood Cells, Tear-Drop Shape
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 Red Blood Cells, Normal
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 Red Blood Cells, Elliptocytosis
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 Red Blood Cells, Spherocytosis
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 Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - Photomicrograph
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 Red Blood Cells, Multiple Sickle Cells
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 Malaria, Microscopic View of Cellular Parasites
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 Malaria, Photomicrograph of Cellular Parasites
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 Red Blood Cells, Sickle Cells
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 Red Blood Cells, Sickle and Pappenheimer
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 Red Blood Cells, Target Cells
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 Formed Elements of Blood
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Why is the Test Performed?
This test may be performed as part of a general health examination, to help in the diagnosis of many illnesses, or when an abnormality of any type of blood cell is suspected.
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Definition Why is the Test Performed? How is the Test Performed? How to Prepare for the Test? How will the Test Feel? Normal Values What do Abnormal Results Mean? Special Considerations Risks
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Review Date : 9/14/2003
Reviewed By : Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Center; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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