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Practical Approach to the Interpretation of Complete Blood Count Reports and Histograms

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Improvement in technology and inclusion of new parameters in automated hematology analyzers allows for better and faster detection of anemias. These parameters along with histograms provide details and clues that help to diagnose the etiology of anemia and help bridge the time lag in detection and treatment. Timely and expert interpretation of complete blood counts should not be limited to the pathologist but should also interest the clinician to allow for efficient patient care.

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  1. Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095, India

    Sonali Dixit, Tanvi Jha, Richa Gupta & Mrinalini Kotru

  2. Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi, 110095, India

    Dheeraj Shah

  3. Department of Hematology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India

    Nitin Dayal

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SD, TJ: concept, design, definition of intellectual content, literature search, experimental studies, data acquisition, data analysis, manuscript preparation, manuscript editing; SD, TJ, MK: concept, design, definition of intellectual content, manuscript preparation, manuscript editing. All authors approved the final version of manuscript, and are accountable for all aspects related to the study.

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Dixit, S., Jha, T., Gupta, R. et al. Practical Approach to the Interpretation of Complete Blood Count Reports and Histograms. Indian Pediatr 59, 485–491 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-022-2540-3

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