Lab test interpretation
Cervical Smear Classifications: CIN, Bethesda, Papanicolaou
Comparative table of cervical pathology classifications: CIN system, Bethesda terminology, and Papanicolaou classification according to GOST R 57005-2016.
Lab test interpretation
Fecal Biomarkers in Chronic Diarrhea Diagnostics
Key fecal biomarkers for laboratory diagnosis of chronic diarrhea: markers of intestinal inflammation, infections, and malabsorption.
Parasitology
Ancylostoma duodenale: Morphology and Lab Diagnosis
Identification criteria for Ancylostoma duodenale: egg morphology, Charcot-Leyden crystals in stool, oral capsule structure, and differentiation from Necator americanus.
Parasitology
Comparative Sizes of Helminth Eggs and Protozoan Cysts
A comparative diagram of the sizes of helminth eggs, protozoan cysts, and trophozoites for microscopic differential diagnosis of parasitic invasions.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Duodenal Helminth Identification
A clinical parasitology case: identification of a helminth and its eggs found during duodenal endoscopy and copro-ovoscopy.
Parasitology
Morphology of Fasciola hepatica Egg Under Microscopy
Key features of Fasciola hepatica egg structure under microscopy: golden-yellow shell, operculum, and differential diagnosis of helminthiasis.
Lab test interpretation
Total Antibodies and IgG in Syphilis ELISA Diagnostics
Why are total antibodies to Treponema pallidum positive, but IgG negative? An explanation from an ELISA test system manufacturer and differential diagnostics.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Mobiluncus spp. in Bacterial Vaginosis
Morphology and staining of Mobiluncus spp. in bacterial vaginosis: features of detecting anaerobic rods in gynecological flora smears.
Hematology
Giant Proerythroblast in Parvovirus B19 Infection
Bone marrow morphology in parvovirus B19 infection: characteristics of giant proerythroblasts, erythropoiesis features, and laboratory diagnostics.
Parasitology
Microscopy Challenge: Identifying a Parasite in Stool
A diagnostic parasitology challenge: identify the parasite found during stool microscopy in an adult patient with clinical clues.
Parasitology
Microsporia Diagnosis: Morphology of Microsporum canis
Clinical manifestations of tinea capitis and microscopic characteristics of the causative agent Microsporum canis with spindle-shaped macroconidia.
Lab test interpretation
Spermogram Challenge: Kruger Morphology Assessment
Clinical case on spermogram: identify sperm with an abnormal head according to Kruger's criteria. Semen microscopy based on WHO guidelines.