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Evaluation of the peripheral blood smear INTRODUCTION Examination of the peripheral blood smear is an inexpensive but powerful diagnostic tool for identifying a variety of medical conditions, especially hematologic and infectious disorders. It is becoming a "lost art," but it often provides rapid, reliable access to key information. This topic reviews preparation and evaluation of the peripheral blood smear, with information about common findings and findings of concern. Evaluation of bone marrow aspirate smears is discussed separately. (See "Evaluation of bone marrow aspirate smears".)…

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