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Blood Film Examination

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Which of the following is a purpose of examining a blood film or peripheral blood smear?

To look for parasites within the blood

To determine the percentage of each type of leukocytes

To investigate hematological problems (correct)

To examine the morphology of red blood cells

What can a blood film report provide about a patient's condition?

Examination of differential white cell count

Confirmation of malaria or filaria

Rapid and low-cost information (correct)

Detailed analysis of red blood cells

What is the purpose of determining the percentage of each type of leukocytes in a blood film?

To examine the morphology of red blood cells

To identify changes during certain diseases (correct)

To look for parasites within the blood

To investigate hematological problems

Why is examination of thin blood films important?

To investigate anemia, infections, and other conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a blood film or peripheral blood smear?

A slide made from a drop of blood for microscopic examination Signup and view all the answers

Which test indirectly measures the RBC mass?

Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Signup and view all the answers

What can abnormally high or low hematocrit levels indicate?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does a blood sample's hematocrit measure?

The number and size of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What does an abnormally low hematocrit suggest?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring hematocrit?

To diagnose anemia or polycythemia Signup and view all the answers