What Are the Normal Findings in a Pediatric Blood Smear?
In a healthy child, a blood smear typically shows: - Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Uniformly shaped and sized, with a central pale area. - White Blood Cells (WBCs): Present in various forms, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. - Platelets: Small cell fragments scattered among the RBCs and WBCs.
