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My blood test said film was conducted. what does this mean?
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It's a smear: Blood film or peripheral blood smear is a type of test where your blood is smeared onto a slide. This is for diagnosing problems with iron, anemia possible other indications related to the blood system.
Answered 4/20/2014
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