Hematology

Heinz Bodies: Cytochemical Detection in Erythrocytes

Morphology of Heinz bodies in erythrocytes with supravital Nile blue sulfate staining. Causes of formation: enzymopathies and unstable hemoglobin.

Blood smear, Nile blue sulfate stain: Heinz bodies in erythrocytes
Blood smear, Nile blue sulfate stain: Heinz bodies in erythrocytes

❗We are starting Cytochemistry Week. 🔬Heinz bodies, Nile blue sulfate stain (Causes - erythrocyte enzymopathies or unstable hemoglobin).