Hematology
Differential Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency and B12 Anemia
A clinical case review: differentiating microcytic iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency based on MCV and ferritin levels.
Laboratory methods
Light Microscopy of Blood Smears in Field Conditions
Learn the specifics of performing light microscopy in field conditions. This guide covers smear preparation, microscope operation, and diagnostics outside the laboratory.
Oncohematology
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Hypogranular Variant M3v
Morphology of atypical promyelocytes in hypogranular acute promyelocytic leukemia M3v: bilobed nuclei resembling butterfly wings in bone marrow.
Hemostasis
Hypercoagulation in Pregnancy by Thrombodynamics
Clinical case analysis: moderate hypercoagulation detected by thrombodynamics in a pregnant woman at 28 weeks. Thrombophilia screening algorithm.
Lab test interpretation
Elevated ALT, AST, and GGT: Differential Diagnosis
Clinical case review: isolated elevation of ALT, AST, and gamma-GT in a 36-year-old woman. Calculation of de Ritis ratio, search for causes, and examination plan.
Lab test interpretation
Elevated Amylase: Causes and Diagnostic Algorithm
Exploring non-pancreatic hyperamylasemia, the role of salivary gland involvement and macroamylasemia, and a clinical algorithm for patient evaluation.
Hemostasis
Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytosis in Complete Blood Count
What to do when thrombocytosis exceeds 450,000/µL: common causes of reactive platelet elevation, the role of ferritin and CRP, and indications for genetic tests.
Lab test interpretation
Ferritin Test Limitations in Inflammation and Fever
Why you shouldn't test ferritin during fever and inflammation: the role of acute phase proteins, and changes in MCV and MCHC indices in anemia of chronic disease.
Hematology
Causes of Elevated Lymphocytes in Complete Blood Count
Understanding the difference between absolute and relative lymphocytosis in CBC, calculation formulas, and main reasons for elevated lymphocyte levels.
Lab test interpretation
Ferritin and Serum Iron in Iron Deficiency Diagnosis
A clinical case of iron deficiency: why serum iron remains normal despite low ferritin, high TIBC, and clinical symptoms of sideropenia.
Hematology
Telemedicine Consultations in Hematologist's Practice
Indications for initial online consultations, telemedicine limitations, and specifics of remote management for hematology patients.
Hemostasis
Platelet Count in EDTA-Dependent Pseudothrombocytopenia
A clinical case review of analyzer vs. Fonio method discrepancies in platelet aggregation. Discusses causes of pseudothrombocytopenia and the citrate test.