A<unk> , peripheral<unk>  or blood film, is a thin layer of<unk> ed on a glass microscope slide and then stained in such a way as to allow the various blood cells to be examined microscopically.<unk> s are examined in the investigation of hematological (blood) disorders and are routinely employed to look for blood parasites, such as those of malaria and filariasis.
Blood smear
Iron tests
Hematology analyzer
Bone marrow examination
Red blood cell indices
Complete blood count
Blood compatibility testing
Liver function tests