MBBS / 2nd Year / Core subject

Pathology

Blood films, laboratory interpretation and specimen handling. Start with a reference view or clinical station, then explain the principles and test your viva answers.

Initial collection · 4 lessons. Teaching references support supervised revision; follow your university’s complete practical list.

Microscopy reference

Peripheral blood film

Recognise the formed elements and describe a blood film systematically.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Instrument study

Microscope for histopathology

Identify microscope components and describe a low-to-high-power approach to a teaching section.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCESpecimen reception and labellingObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

Specimen reception and labelling

Check identity, specimen details and handling requirements before laboratory acceptance.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →

Clinical skills / OSCECBC interpretation stationObserve · reason · explain

Clinical / interpretation station

CBC interpretation station

Present a structured interpretation of a blood count without jumping to a diagnosis.

4 viva questions · Explore lesson →