Lab test interpretation

Sputum Microscopy: Erythrocytes in a Native Preparation

Morphology of erythrocytes in a native sputum preparation. Microscopic picture of respiratory tract discharge in hemoptysis and inflammation.

Native sputum preparation: erythrocytes and leukocytes, magnification 400×
Native sputum preparation: erythrocytes and leukocytes, magnification 400×

Erythrocytes in a native sputum preparation. Magnification 400×, zoom. 👉 The image was kindly provided by Vera Kirnas, Biologist, Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory, F.S. Ankudinov Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk City Hospital