Blood Morphology Matters: The Most Common Clinically Significant CBC Findings You Might Miss if You Dont Smear

Course overview

Microscopic examination of blood films is crucial for accurate diagnostic interpretation that goes beyond just the automated hematology results. In this session, we will review clinically significant abnormalities that are commonly missed if blood films are not evaluated alongside the CBC data, including red blood cell morphology changes, immature neutrophils, infectious agents, abnormal cells, and platelet clumps. Thorough evaluation of stained blood smears remains an essential diagnostic skill; however, novel technology can complement modern hematology analyzers to aid your daily workflow.