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File:Hypersegmented neutrophil.jpg|'''Hypersegmented neutrophils'''. This is abnormal when more than half of neutrophils have at least 4 segments, or more than 5% of neutrophils have more than 5 segments.<ref name="Glassy 1998 p. ">{{cite book | last=Glassy | first=Eric | title=Color atlas of hematology : an illustrated field guide based on proficiency testing | publisher=College of American Patholgists | publication-place=Northfield, Ill | year=1998 | isbn=978-0-930304-66-9 | oclc=40976106 | page=}}</ref> | File:Hypersegmented neutrophil.jpg|'''Hypersegmented neutrophils'''. This is abnormal when more than half of neutrophils have at least 4 segments, or more than 5% of neutrophils have more than 5 segments.<ref name="Glassy 1998 p. ">{{cite book | last=Glassy | first=Eric | title=Color atlas of hematology : an illustrated field guide based on proficiency testing | publisher=College of American Patholgists | publication-place=Northfield, Ill | year=1998 | isbn=978-0-930304-66-9 | oclc=40976106 | page=}}</ref> | ||
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When '''smudge cells''' constitute more than 10% of white blood cells, or in patients with CLL, a separate smear with a drop of serum albumin to every four or five drops of blood should be made to stabilize cell membranes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.captodayonline.com/Archives/0610/0610_qa.html|website=CAP Today|author=Fredrick L. Kiechle}} June 2010</ref> | When '''smudge cells''' constitute more than 10% of white blood cells, or in patients with CLL, a separate smear with a drop of serum albumin to every four or five drops of blood should be made to stabilize cell membranes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.captodayonline.com/Archives/0610/0610_qa.html|website=CAP Today|author=Fredrick L. Kiechle}} June 2010</ref> Still evaluate red blood cells and platelets on the non-albumin slide. | ||
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