OBJECTIVES At the end of the chapter, the learner should be able to: 1. Define the terms flagged and reflex test as they pertain to automated hematology results. 2. Describe the importance of maintaining competency in morphological identification. 3. List justifications for performing a manual morphology review. 4. List the steps in the performance of a peripheral blood smear examination. 5. Id...

we report a rare genetic disorder case of neuroacanthocytosis with clinical profile (oro-lingual-facial abnormal involuntary movements, neuropathy) and typical magnetic resonance findings (cerebral atrophy, bilateral caudate nuclei atrophy with dilated anterior horns of the lateral ventricles), positive family history in his brother and acanthocytosis in peripheral blood smear.

OBJECTIVES A comparative study of intradermal smear in the diagnosis of malaria in symptomatic pregnant women. Venous blood served as the control. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty consecutive symptomatic pregnant women were recruited. Thick films of both venous and intradermal blood were examined. Questionnaires were used to determine patients' preference for the two techniques. Tests of statistica...