What Histological Techniques are Used to Study Blood Disorders?
Several histological techniques are employed to study blood disorders, including:
- Peripheral Blood Smear: Examining the morphology of blood cells under a microscope. - Bone Marrow Biopsy: Analyzing the cellular composition and structure of bone marrow. - Flow Cytometry: Identifying and quantifying different cell types based on their surface markers. - Cytogenetic Analysis: Detecting chromosomal abnormalities in blood cells. - Immunohistochemistry: Using antibodies to detect specific proteins in blood cells and tissues.
