blood smears

What Stains are Commonly Used in Blood Smears?

Several stains are used to highlight different components of blood cells:
- Wright's Stain: Commonly used for routine blood smears, it provides good differentiation between cell types.
- Giemsa Stain: Often used in combination with Wright's stain, it is particularly useful for detecting certain parasites like Plasmodium (malaria).
- Leishman's Stain: Another option for staining blood smears, providing good contrast for cellular components.

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