Hematology
Hair Loss and IDA Risk: Which Test to Order?
Clinical case: a patient complains of hair loss with normal hemoglobin. Which lab test should be ordered to assess iron metabolism?
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
Evaluation of a Diagnostic Algorithm for Macrocytic Anemia
An analysis of a proposed diagnostic scheme for macrocytic anemia: sternal puncture, assessment of vitamin B12, folate, reticulocyte, and platelet levels.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Giardia lamblia Cysts in Feces
Morphology and laboratory identification of Giardia lamblia cysts by microscopy of fecal emulsion with Lugol's solution for giardiasis diagnosis.
Hemostasis
Morawitz Coagulation Time Test: Principle and Procedure
Learn about the Morawitz coagulation time test. Understand the scheme and key steps of this method for assessing hemostasis.
Laboratory methods
QuantiFERON Test in Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Preanalytics
Peculiarities of the preanalytical stage for the QuantiFERON test for tuberculosis: preparation of special QuantiFERON tubes and safety precautions.
Parasitology
Liver Fluke Morphology: Trematode Infections
Microscopic slides of liver flukes: morphology of Opisthorchis felineus, Dicrocoelium lanceatum, and Fasciola hepatica, internal organ structure of trematodes.
Hematology
Hematology Exercise: Cell Identification in Blood Smear
A practical laboratory hematology exercise: evaluating cell morphology in a blood smear. Test your skills in differential diagnosis of precursors.
Laboratory methods
Indirect Coombs Test: Reaction Setup Diagram
Diagram of the indirect Coombs test (indirect antiglobulin test): detection of circulating incomplete antibodies to red blood cells and agglutination mechanism.
Oncohematology
Sezary Cells: Nuclear Morphology and Blood Smear Diagnosis
Morphological features of Sezary cells in blood smears: cerebriform nuclei, the role of UV radiation in pathogenesis, and principles of PUVA therapy.
Laboratory methods
Automated Blood Smear Staining with Sysmex SP-10
Application of the Sysmex SP-10 automated system for standardized blood smear preparation and staining in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
Hematology
Blood Group Determination on the Shroud of Turin
Laboratory findings on blood traces from the Shroud of Turin: hemoglobin detection, determination of blood group AB (IV), and DNA analysis.
Hematology
Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia: Medications
A table of medications causing immune hemolytic anemia and the importance of collecting a pharmacological history when the direct Coombs test is positive.