Macroscopic holes in a blood film most likely mean the patient has:
a. Increased blood proteins
b. Red cell agglutination
c. Increased lipids
d. Increased white blood count
ANS: C
Increased lipids in the plasma can cause the appearance of holes all over the blood film. Some of the other hematology parameters should be carefully evaluated as they may also be influenced by the presence of these lipids (e.g., hemoglobin).
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