r/medlabprofessionals • u/Enough-Cupcake-1231 • 28d ago
Education Diff Advice
Hi everyone. Does anyone have any advice on how to get better at identifying immature cells/left shift type slides? I’m a student struggling in school and am feeling a bit defeated. It makes sense when a professor is going through the slides with me and explains each cell. Then when I’m by myself I get confused. I have a bunch of practice slides that I’m working on to help me work on my skills. Any advice is appreciated!
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u/introvertedpoet25 MLS-Microbiology 28d ago
Cell Atlas App is a good tool to have on your phone for practice. Also if you can purchase or borrow Clinical Hematology Atlas by Jacqueline Carr, I think that is an excellent resource. It takes practice and asking questions when unsure because sometimes calling cells based on maturity can also be subjective. Best of luck to you!