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Do i have to see a specialist to get a blood smear ordered?
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Maybe: Any doctor can order peripheral blood smear. However hematologist will be able to evaluate it under microscope and interprete the result. Pathologist can also evaluate peripheral blood smear.
Answered 7/5/2012
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No. Maybe: A peripheral blood smear (pbs) is a very common test. It is low tech but potentially very valuable. I think any physician can order it, but most often used by hematologists.
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No: Your doctor can order this test and specify what he/she is looking for or suspicious of certain illness. The pathologist is usually the one who reviews the test and provide answers to your doc!
Answered 7/5/2012
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