Methods of
Hematology

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Lessons
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Part III -- Collection of Blood and Preparation
of Blood Smears

Section 1. COLLECTION OF BLOOD SPECIMENS
3-1. INTRODUCTION
3-2. VENIPUNCTURE
3-3. CAPILLARY PUNCTURE
3-4. ANTICOAGULANTS
 
Section 2. PREPARATION AND STAINING OF BLOOD SMEARS
3-5. INTRODUCTION
3-6. SLIDE METHOD
3-7. SLIDE PREPARATION
3-8. SLIDE STAINING

Exercises for Part III

 

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About Part III
of the Course

After completing this series of lessons, you should be able to:

  • Select the statement which best describes the requirements for selection and care of blood collection equipment.
  • List the correct steps in collecting, processing, and recording blood specimens.
  • List  the names and functions of commonly used anticoagulants
  • Describe the correct method and use the proper procedures in staining blood films for the type of blood cells found.
  • Cite the correct function for each of Wright's component stain and buffer solutions.
  • List the correct steps to prepare a blood smears.
  • Describe the factors that affect the quality of stained blood smears.


Curriculum design: David L. Heiserman
Publisher: SweetHaven Publishing Services

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