ISSN: 2578-5079
Authors: Kapatia G*, Virk H, Parwaiz A and Kapoor U
Peripheral blood smear examination is a diagnostic tool used in the assessment of various clinical conditions, including kidney diseases. While it is not a primary test for diagnosing kidney diseases, it can provide valuable insights into the presence of anemia, hemolysis, platelet abnormalities, infections, and other systemic changes that can be associated with kidney disorders. It is important to note that peripheral blood smear examination is just one aspect of a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for kidney diseases and is not a direct method for diagnosing kidney diseases. Other tests, such as blood chemistry, urinalysis, kidney function tests imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan), are essential for a complete assessment and accurate diagnosis. In this article, we have stressed on the role of simple and cheap test- peripheral blood film in renal diseases. We have discussed various renal diseases which show different findings on peripheral blood film. All the hematologists, nephrologists and hematopathologists should be aware of these findings.
Keywords: Hematology; Anemia; Thrombocytopenia; Kidney
