Lab test interpretation
Stool Microscopy: Round Elements in Lugol's Prep
A diagnostic challenge in stool microscopy: round elements were found in a Lugol's solution preparation from an elderly patient. What could they be?
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.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Demodex folliculorum in Native Eyelash Preparations
Microscopic diagnosis of demodicosis: detection of Demodex folliculorum mites in native eyelash preparations during laboratory examination.
Laboratory methods
Sysmex Hematology Analyzer Scattergrams Explained
Schematic diagrams of blood cell population distribution on Sysmex XN and XE series analyzer scattergrams: WDF, WNR, PLT-F, RET, DIFF, and IMI channels.
Oncohematology
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Blood Smear Morphology
Peripheral blood cell morphology in a cat with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): marked leukocytosis, atypical granulocytes, and blast cells in the smear.
Oncohematology
AML vs MDS: Differential Diagnosis in Pancytopenia
A clinical case of differential diagnosis between AML and MDS in a 32-year-old patient with pancytopenia: smear morphology, blast count, and flow cytometry.
Oncohematology
Hook Effect in IgG Measurement in Multiple Myeloma
A clinical case of myeloma with falsely normal IgG due to the hook effect: hyperproteinemia of 160 g/L, prozone phenomenon, and correct serum dilution.
Lab test interpretation
Curschmann's Spirals in Native Sputum Preparation
Microscopic examination of native sputum preparation: discovery of Curschmann's spiral at 40x magnification in a pneumonia patient.
Hematology
Emperipolesis in Megakaryocytes: Bone Marrow Aspirate
Morphological picture of emperipolesis in a megakaryocyte on a bone marrow aspirate smear. Intact hematopoietic cells are visible within the cytoplasm.
Hematology
Elevated MCHC in Blood Test: Causes and Algorithm
What to do if MCHC is elevated above 375 g/L in CBC: causes of false elevation, cold agglutination, sample warming, and blood smear evaluation.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow Microscopy in ALL: Identify Dysplasia
A clinical case study on bone marrow cytology in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Identify cell lineage and dysplasia type on micrographs.
Oncohematology
MDS Transformation to Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A clinical case of leukemic transformation of MDS to acute myeloid leukemia: hyperleukocytosis, 46% blasts in peripheral blood, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow Biopsy Cells: A Diagnostic Challenge
A diagnostic challenge in bone marrow biopsy microscopy for a patient with multiple myeloma. Identify the cells indicated by arrows in the specimen.