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Self-directed learning Activity

In PMLS-2
Instructions: Answer the following Questions. And kindly submit the file to EDMODO, save the activity
name format (SURNAME,NAME) and in pdf form.

1. What are the stain used in Peripheral blood smears?

2. Explain the Proper procedure of Peripheral blood smear.
3. Explain the difference of Peripheral Blood smear to Malarial Smear?
4. What Anticoagulated tube used for Peripheral blood smear?
5. List all the effects of technical errors in Peripheral Blood smear.

Part II: Dermal Puncture

1. What is the Order of Draw for the Dermal Puncture?

2. List all the possible error to be encounter in performing the Capillary Puncture.
3. Explain all the steps and Procedure for Dermal puncture. (in order)
4. What is newborn screening? And what are different congenital disorders associated to
newborn?
5. List all the cause for invalid newborn screening (Pre-analytical, Analytical, and Post analytical
Procedures).