Evaluation of Romanowsky Stained Smears

Decreased M:E Ratio

An example of a decreased M:E ratio in a thin area of the smear. A decreased M:E ratio means that the myeloid cells are decreased in number when compared to the erythroid cells. Approximate ratio is 1:2.

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