Pre-analysis The venipuncture as well as the storage and transportation of blood have a significant influence on the quality of the subsequent blood tests. Here you can read the most important information pertaining to this.
	Manual and automated cell count as well as leukocyte differentiation Read the description of the different types of cell counting and leukocyte differentiation as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Some notes on cell counting Manual cell counting Erythrocyte counting Leukocyte counting Platelet counting Differential counting of leukocytes Reticulocyte counting Automated cell counting
	Manual preparation of blood films Read the description of the two types of blood film preparation, their advantages and disadvantages as well as the adequate procedure for leukocyte differentiation. In addition, you can view a video about the preparation of pulled and pushed blood films.
	Manual staining with May-Gruenwald-Giemsa (Pappenheimer) Read the description of the May-Grünwald-Giemsa stain and its staining effects. In addition, you can view a video on how to perform the May-Gruenwald-Giemsa staining procedure.
	Manual reticulocyte staining Read the description of reticulocyte staining. In addition, you can view a video on how to perform the reticulocyte stain.
	Stainings and other hematological examinations Read short descriptions of the most important stains used in Hematology, of hemoglobin electrophoresis, immunphenotyping and cytogenetics.
	The procedure of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate Read a description on how to do an erythrocyte sedimentation rate and how to interpret it. In addition, you can view a video on how to perform the erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

 

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