{"id":127665,"date":"2025-03-11T18:41:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/?p=127665"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:57:47","slug":"manual-blood-smear-preparation-and-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/hematology\/manual-blood-smear-preparation-and-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Manual Blood Smear Preparation and Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d8d8d8;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><b>Abstract<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Manual blood smear review is a quality assurance step in veterinary diagnostics, complementing automated hematology analyzers by providing insights into blood samples that machines might miss. Manual blood film review involves using a high-quality blood smear to validate automated results, assess cell morphology, and detect abnormalities such as parasites or unusual cell forms. Despite its value, manual review can be hindered by time constraints, limited resources, and varying levels of preparation and interpretation expertise. Addressing these challenges through improved workflow practices and targeted training can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of hematology testing, ensuring comprehensive patient care through both automated and manual analysis.<\/p>\n<p><b>Take-Home Points <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">A well-prepared blood smear should start with a thicker area near the back of the slide and be spread to a thin, feathered edge.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The manual blood smear review process involves a quick yet thorough survey of the blood smear to identify additional details that machines might overlook.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Time, personnel, and expertise can be barriers to manual blood smear review but can easily be overcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">M<\/span><span class=\"s1\">anual blood smear review is an essential quality assurance step used in veterinary diagnostics, offering insights that automated systems alone may not provide.<sup>1-3<\/sup> Manual review enables veterinary nurses to scrutinize cell morphology, estimate platelet counts, and detect abnormalities that automated analyzers might miss. Hands-on manual review is particularly useful for troubleshooting blood abnormalities, whether investigating possible platelet clumping, identifying unusual cell shapes, or distinguishing between various types of white blood cells (WBCs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The expertise of skilled veterinary nurses with regard to recognizing the subtle and often complex changes is vital for accurate diagnostics. By complementing automated hematology testing with a manual review, veterinary nurses ensure a more thorough evaluation, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2196394983%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-dY8GueaJJLm&#038;color=%23ff5500&#038;auto_play=false&#038;hide_related=false&#038;show_comments=true&#038;show_user=true&#038;show_reposts=false&#038;show_teaser=true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/vetfolio\" title=\"VetFolio\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\">VetFolio<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/vetfolio\/exploring-the-benefits-of-in-house-blood-film-review\/s-dY8GueaJJLm\" title=\"Exploring the Benefits of In-House Blood Film Review\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\">Exploring the Benefits of In-House Blood Film Review<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Blood Smear Preparation and Staining<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A high-quality blood smear is an essential component of manual hematology analysis, providing the foundation for accurate blood smear review. A well-prepared blood smear (<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>VIDEO 1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">) should be an even layer of blood spread across the slide, culminating in a monolayer, an area where the cells are arranged in a single layer and are neither overlapping nor too sparse (<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>FIGURE 1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">), which is necessary for accurate cell morphology assessment and counting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YoRBXdlOKdE?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_127673\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127673\" class=\" wp-image-127673\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1.png 1176w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1-909x1024.png 909w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Fig1-768x865.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-127673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1. Unstained blood smear. Note the iridescent color of the monolayer.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The smear should start with a thicker area near the back of the slide, tapering to a thin, feathered edge. Achieving this delicate balance requires precision and practice (<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>BOX 1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#606060;border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#939393;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">BOX 1 Creating a Diagnostic-Quality Blood Smear<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\"><strong>Creating the Smear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin with a fresh EDTA blood sample.<br \/>\n\u2022 When collecting blood, ensure the correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant. Overfilling or underfilling the tubes could result in clotting or diluting the sample.<sup>3<br \/>\n<\/sup>\u2022 If the sample has been refrigerated, allow it to warm to room temperature. Blood cells will clump in refrigerated samples.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Mix the sample well by gently inverting the blood tube 8\u201310 times. If the sample is left to sit, the cells will settle to the bottom of the tube, resulting in uneven distribution of cells within the sample.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>For the blood slide (the slide on which the blood is placed), use quality slides that are free of chips or defects in the glass. Using a pipette, wooden applicator stick, or microhematocrit tube, add a drop of blood onto the end of the blood slide.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the spreader slide (the slide used to create the smear) at a 30\u00b0\u201340\u00b0 angle (adjust as needed) in front of the drop.<sup>4,5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>While anchoring the blood slide, back the spreader slide into the blood drop and pause to allow the drop to spread horizontally.<sup>4,5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Push the spreader slide forward with a quick, smooth motion <strong>(FIGURE\u00a0A)<\/strong>. Do not change the angle of the slide while spreading, and do not lift it until the smear is complete.<sup>4,5<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_127669\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box1FigA.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127669\" class=\" wp-image-127669\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box1FigA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box1FigA.png 750w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box1FigA-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-127669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure A. Side view of blood smear technique.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Staining the Smear<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Before staining, be sure the blood smear is completely dry and labeled correctly.<\/li>\n<li>After drying, follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions, which for the rapid Romanowsky stains (e.g., Diff-Quik), would begin with the fixative solution (typically 95% methanol) followed by the eosin solution, and finally the methylene blue solution. Rinsing between the solutions is optional.<sup>4,5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>It is the author&#8217;s preference for slides to be fixed in methanol for a minimum of 60 seconds and then for the smear to be exposed to the eosin and methylene blue solutions for 30 seconds each. The timing of stain exposure can be adjusted depending on the age of the stains or the thickness of the smear.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse the slide with distilled water and allow it to dry.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Several challenges can affect the quality of a blood smear:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Inconsistency among blood samples (e.g., smears that are too thick or too thin) leading to poorly defined smears that are difficult to interpret (<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>TABLE 1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">) <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Blood characteristic variations among species <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Lack of experience (those out of practice may find it challenging and time-consuming to achieve the desired results)<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-127675\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2049\" height=\"1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1.png 2049w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Table1-1536x1035.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2049px) 100vw, 2049px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Standard staining techniques enhance the visibility and differentiation of blood cells under a microscope. Staining highlights various cell components, allowing for detailed morphologic examination and accurate diagnosis. Most commonly used are Romanowsky-type stains (e.g., Wright-Giemsa stain, Diff-Quik), which often involve a fixative and eosin and methylene blue dyes, as individual solutions or mixtures.<sup>3<\/sup> A \u201cclean\u201d and \u201cdirty\u201d set of stains should be included in the laboratory. Clean stains are reserved for blood smears and clean cytology (e.g., joint fluid aspirates). Dirty stains should be used for urine samples, purulent samples, ear samples for cytology, or other preparations for which contamination of the stain solutions is likely.<sup>6<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Manual Blood Smear Review<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Manual blood smear review is an integral part of the diagnostic workflow and serves as quality assurance by complementing and verifying the results provided by automated hematology analyzers.<sup>1,2<\/sup> The primary intent of manual review is to ensure accuracy and reliability by providing a manual check of the autogenerated results. The process involves a quick yet thorough scan of the blood smear to identify additional details that machines might overlook (e.g., specific cell morphologies, the presence of blood parasites) (<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>BOX 2, VIDEOS 2 AND 3<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#606060;border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#939393;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">BOX 2 Analyzing the Blood Smear<sup>5<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\"><strong>100\u00d7 magnification:<\/strong> Feathered edge and monolayer <strong>(FIGURE A)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Examine the feathered edge for cell clumping. Larger clumps of cells will be pushed to this area of the smear.<\/li>\n<li>Move to the monolayer and examine cell density and red blood cell arrangement. Agglutination or rouleaux patterns, if present, will be visible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_127670\" style=\"width: 309px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigA.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127670\" class=\" wp-image-127670\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigA.png 743w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigA-271x300.png 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-127670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure A. Microscopic review at 100\u00d7 magnification. Scan the feathered edge for cell clumping. Note the platelet clump to the right of the field (arrow).<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>400\u00d7 magnification:<\/strong> Monolayer <strong>(FIGURE B)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Validate the white blood cell (WBC) count. While examining the results of automated hematology, briefly confirm the WBC differential. For example, if the test results report 75% neutrophils, then neutrophils should represent 3 out of every 4 WBCs seen on manual examination.<\/li>\n<li>Examine morphology of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. If needed, examine any suspicious abnormalities (e.g., toxic neutrophils, Heinz bodies, parasites, macroplatelets) at 1000\u00d7 magnification.<\/li>\n<li>If suspected, confirm the presence of band neutrophils or nucleated red blood cells.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_127671\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigB.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127671\" class=\" wp-image-127671\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigB.png 751w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigB-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigB-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-127671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure B. Microscopic review at 400\u00d7 magnification. Scan the monolayer for cell morphology. Note the 3 toxic neutrophils (black and blue arrows), band neutrophils (blue arrows), and echinocytes (red arrow).<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>1000\u00d7 magnification:<\/strong> Monolayer <strong>(FIGURE C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Validate the platelet count by counting the average number of platelets per field. On average, 7\u201310 platelets per oil-immersion field are expected for healthy patients.<\/li>\n<li>Examine any suspicious or more subtle morphologic findings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_127672\" style=\"width: 309px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigC.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127672\" class=\" wp-image-127672\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigC.png 744w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigC-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarynurse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Bellwood_BloodSmearReview_TVNSpring25_Box2FigC-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-127672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure C. Microscopic review at 1000\u00d7 magnification. Scan the monolayer to validate the platelet count.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7kAvgEIVWso?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AEQIq4vY6mw?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Blood smear review does not need to be time-consuming. The process is designed to be efficient, focusing on a rapid examination of key areas of the smear. When a structured approach is used, the blood smear review can provide a layer of certainty without adding significant time to the diagnostic process. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\">Challenges and Solutions<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Although blood smear review is a vital component of hematologic diagnostics, it is not without its challenges. Common barriers faced by veterinary nurses include a need for more resources (e.g., time, personnel, expertise).<sup>1<\/sup> In busy veterinary practices, blood smear review can be perceived as time-consuming or tedious, leading to its underuse. Limited personnel can also place additional strain on staff, making it challenging to allocate time to perform the task.<sup>1<\/sup> In addition, lack of confidence or expertise in performing manual analyses can further slow the process.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Addressing barriers involves practical solutions that can enhance workflow and efficiency. Veterinary assistants can play a pivotal role by preparing and staining blood smears, thus freeing up veterinary nurses to focus on examining the prepared slides. A collaborative approach enhances time management and ensures that blood smear review is incorporated into the daily routine. Gaining confidence and expertise in blood smear review comes with practice; examining a variety of blood smears from healthy and sick patients can significantly improve the veterinary nurse\u2019s ability to swiftly distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive. This additional layer of quality assurance is essential for providing thorough and accurate patient care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Regularly examining normal and abnormal samples will enhance expertise and efficiency at analyzing blood smears. Familiarizing yourself with cell morphology and pathologic findings will sharpen your skills and improve your ability to quickly identify key features. Practice makes perfect\u2014each review hones your proficiency and confidence, leading to more accurate and efficient diagnostics. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":236,"featured_media":127674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[811],"tags":[145],"class_list":["post-127665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spring-2025","tag-peer-reviewed","column-skills-check","clinical_topics-clinical-pathology","clinical_topics-hematology"],"acf":{"hide_sidebar":false,"hide_sidebar_ad":false,"hide_all_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 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