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Peripheral Blood Smear

A blood smear is for the microscopic examination of blood.

• Venous or capillary blood may be

used to prepare a blood smear.

• The complete blood count (CBC)

differential test is done with a blood

smear.

• Blood smears are also used to

diagnose malaria, anemia, and

leukemia.