Buffy Coat Examination for Mast Cells

A buffy-coat smear concentrates white blood cells for examination. Looking for mast cells can contribute to selected investigations, but the findings need interpretation alongside the wider clinical picture.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.