Peripheral blood smear

Why it is done

Anaemia, abnormal counts, malaria.

Preparation

No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Abnormal cells or parasites. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Blood cells and parasites under the microscope.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Abnormal cells or parasites.

If the result is low

Normal.

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What does the Peripheral blood smear measure?
Blood cells and parasites under the microscope.

Why is the Peripheral blood smear done?
Anaemia, abnormal counts, malaria.

Do I need to fast for the Peripheral blood smear?
No fasting needed.

What does a high or positive Peripheral blood smear mean?
Abnormal cells or parasites.

What does a low or negative Peripheral blood smear mean?
Normal.

What is the normal range for the Peripheral blood smear?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Peripheral blood smear क्यों किया जाता है?
Anaemia, abnormal counts, malaria.

Peripheral blood smear के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Abnormal cells or parasites. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.