Chapter 7 - Peripheral Blood
Blood is a specialized connective tissue consisting of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) circulating in a fluid called plasma.
Blood Smear
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Blood Cells
Blood cells are examined using a single, high-resolution 60x scan acquired from the zone of best morphology of this blood smear.
Identify the different types of blood cells by distinguishing features such as size, shape, nuclear morphology, and the presence and appearance of granules.
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(Wright's stain) |