What is Peripheral Blood Smear Test?
A peripheral blood smear test is done. A peripheral blood smear test is performed as part of a general health test to diagnose many illnesses. It aids in diagnosing conditions like malaria, viral infections, blood cell disorders, deficiencies, hemoglobin variants. It is primarily ordered if a person has altered Hemogram or Complete Blood Count results and has symptoms related to the above.
Technique
MICROSCOPY
Who Prescribes
General physician, General Medicine
Sample Type
EDTA
Fasting
Non Fasting