RESULTS

The blood cells are circular in shape

and are normal.

CONCLUSION
Blood smear is an important test to
BLOOD SMEAR
determine the abnormalities in the
blood.

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 OBJECTIVE 4. Remove the spreader slide.
5. Let the blood smear dry at room
1. To observe red blood cells and temperature.
white blood cells 6. Fix the blood smear with 100%
2. To look for abnormalities in ethanol for I minute. Drain excessive
blood cells ethanol.
3. To provide information on the 7. Stain the blood smear with
number and shape of these cells methylene blue for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Drain off the excessive methylene
blue using a filter paper strip and let
it dry at room temperature.
PROCEDURE 9. Do not cover with cover slip.
10. Examine the slide under low,
1. Clean the tip of the middle finger medium and high power.
with a cotton ball soaked in 70 % 11. Now the cells can be identified.
alcohol or use alcohol swab
2. Press the tip of the finger with a
thumb and prick it with a sterile
disposable lancet.
3. Squeeze the finger with a thumb
to ooze a drop of blood
INTRODUCTION
1. Blood cells are made up of red
blood cells, white blood cells and
platelets
2. A blood smear can provide
information on the number and
shape of blood cells.
3. Advantage of this procedure is
certain blood disorders like malaria,
sickle cell aneamia and leukemia can
be detected.