List the indications for a peripheral blood film.
Points of discussion: Indications for a peripheral blood film:
- Anemia NYD, Jaundice NYD
- Thrombocytopenia or neutropenia
- Features of Myeloproliferative neoplasm or lymphoproliferative neoplasm
- Any suspicion of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
- Suspicion of parasitic disease
J Bain. Diagnosis from the blood smear. N Engl J Med 2005;353:498-507
