Manual Reticulocyte Count
By Dr S. Das
Principle Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBCs) that contain residual ribosomal RNA (rRNA). These RNA remnants react with basic dyes like azure B, brilliant …
Prothrombin Time
Five different components are involved in normal hemostasis namely (blood vessels, platelets, plasma coagulation factors, their inhibitors, and the fibrinolytic system). The cornerstone assays for ...
Staining of Peripheral Blood Smear
Romanowsky stains are used universally for routine staining of blood films. Principle The main components of Romanowsky stain are: 1) A cationic or basic dye ...
Preparation of Peripheral Blood Smear
The film is made from a drop of blood spread evenly on a slide and stained. It is important to ensure that the film is ...