Hematology

Monocyte and Giant Platelet in Peripheral Blood Smear

Explore the distinct morphology of monocytes and giant platelets in peripheral blood smears. This guide aids in the microscopic differential diagnosis of formed elements.

Blood smear: monocyte with kidney-shaped nucleus and giant platelet
Blood smear: monocyte with kidney-shaped nucleus and giant platelet

🔬 Monocyte and platelet.

🙏 The image was kindly provided by Vera Kirnas, Biologist at the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory of F.S. Ankudinov Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk City Hospital.