Lab test interpretation
Sputum Microscopy: Macrophages and Myelin Bodies
Microscopic examination of native sputum: morphology of alveolar macrophages, myelin formations, and differential diagnosis in laboratory hematology.
Articles
Blood and bone marrow morphology, clinical cases and diagnostic algorithms. Most of the library is in Russian; the English section is growing.
Most of our material is written in Russian — that is the working language of the community. A few pieces exist in English; the rest of the library is one click away and the photographs need no translation.
Hematology
Reactive Lymphocytes in Blood Smear During Viral Infection
Clinical case of pronounced lymphocytosis and monocytosis in an 18-year-old patient: reactive lymphocyte morphology, scattergram, and differential diagnosis.
Lab test interpretation
Uric Acid Crystals in Urine Sediment: Microscopy
Morphology of uric acid crystals in urine sediment under microscopy. Characteristic rhomboid forms and rosettes in uraturia during general urine analysis.
Parasitology
Trichomonads and Diplococci in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopic image of a mixed infection in a vaginal smear: Trichomonas vaginalis, diplococci, and a pronounced leukocyte reaction indicating inflammation.
Lab test interpretation
Leptotrichia Morphology in Gram-Stained Smears
Microscopic appearance of Leptotrichia in Gram-stained smears: morphological features of filamentous bacteria and their detection in preparations.
Lab test interpretation
Waxy Casts with Vacuolar Degeneration in Urine
Morphology of urinary casts: differential diagnosis and terminology of waxy casts in a state of vacuolar degeneration. Learn more about this condition.
Laboratory methods
Phenylketonuria Screening: The Cost of a Lab Error
Clinical case: Delayed phenylketonuria screening led to delayed treatment for a child and a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the laboratory.
Laboratory methods
Goryaev Chamber: Coverslips and Operating Rules
Peculiarities of working with the Goryaev chamber in the lab: coverslip grinding, appearance of Newton's rings, counting formed elements, and common errors.
Parasitology
Sarcoptes scabiei Larva in Skin Scrape Microscopy
Morphology of Sarcoptes scabiei mite larva in a skin scrape: microscopic features, limb structure, and laboratory diagnosis of scabies.
Lab test interpretation
Arthroconidia in Skin and Nail Scrapings in Mycoses
Microscopic view of arthroconidia and sporulated mycelium in 20% KOH preparations from skin and nail mycoses caused by dermatophytes.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Skin Scrape from Itchy Rash
A clinical parasitology case: microscopy of skin scrapes from an elderly man with an itchy rash. Identify the objects found in the microphotographs.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Urogenital Smears
Key features of Trichomonas vaginalis microscopy in stained urogenital smears: identifying trophozoites, flagella, and coexisting bacterial flora.