Question

Preparing Blood Film Write about the purpose of this lab. What did you notice? Mention the uses of preparing blood film.

Answer 1

BLOOD FILM:-

A blood film is a sample of blood that's tested on a specially treated slide. In this test, a laboratory professional examines the slide under a microscope and looks at the size, shape, and number of different types of blood cells. These include:

• Red blood cells, which carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body
• White blood cells, which fight infection
• Platelets, which help your blood in clotting

Many blood tests use computers to analyze results. But for this test , the lab professional looks for blood cell problems that may not be seen on a computer analysis.

Blood Films Properly Prepared Smears (for microscopic analysis) Thin Film Thick Film

A blood film test is used to diagnose blood disorders.

WHAT DID THEY NOTICE:-

The results will show if your blood cells look normal or not. You'll have separate results for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

If your red blood cell results are not normal, it may indicate:

• Anemia
• Sickle cell anemia
• Hemolytic anemia, a type of anemia in which red blood cells are destroyed before they can be replaced, leaving the body without enough healthy red blood cells
• Thalassemia
• Bone marrow disorders

If your white blood cell results are not normal, it may indicate:

• Infection
• Allergies
• Leukemia

If your platelet results are not normal, it may indicate thrombocytopenia, a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of platelets.