Laboratory methods
Reflexive Testing in Laboratory Hematopathology
Exploring reflexive testing in hematopathology: ordering additional tests, ethics, consent, and legal risks. A look into current practices.
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Diagnostic Algorithms
Hematology
Algorithm for Differential Diagnosis of Anemia by MCV
Scheme for differential diagnosis of anemia based on MCV and erythrocyte morphology: microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic forms in clinical practice.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow Examination: Modern ICSH Standards
Modern standards for bone marrow examination according to ICSH guidelines: aspirate morphology, trephine biopsy, flow cytometry, and genetic analysis.
Hematology
Normocytic Anemia: Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stages of laboratory diagnosis for normocytic anemias: evaluating reticulocytes, blood smear, ferritin, bone marrow examination, and underlying causes.
Hematology
Iron Overload & Hemochromatosis: Diagnosis & Management
Diagnosing iron overload: ferritin levels, transferrin saturation, hemochromatosis genetics, the role of hepcidin, and patient examination algorithms.
Hematology
Algorithm for Differential Diagnosis of Anemia in Children
A step-by-step algorithm for the differential diagnosis of anemia in pediatrics: evaluation of reticulocytes, bone marrow biopsy, Coombs tests, and iron metabolism.
Parasitology
Differential Diagnosis of Microfilariae in Blood Smear
Algorithm for microscopic identification of microfilariae in blood: Brugia malayi, Wuchereria bancrofti, Loa loa, and Mansonella. Collection and staining rules.
Hematology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
Laboratory algorithm for differential diagnosis of microcytic hypochromic anemias: ferritin, iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation.
Hematology
Algorithm for Describing Cell Morphology in Microscopy
Key criteria for describing cell morphology: assessing size, nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio, cytoplasm structure, nuclei, chromatin, and nucleoli.
Laboratory methods
Laboratory Diagnostics of Filamentous Fungi
Methods for laboratory diagnosis of invasive mycoses: microscopy, culture of biopsies and BAL, sticky tape and pie slice methods.
Laboratory methods
Algorithm for Cytological Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules
A step-by-step algorithm for cytological examination of thyroid aspirate: FNA smear evaluation, differential diagnosis of tumors and thyroiditis.
Lab test interpretation
Differential Diagnosis of Hypotrophy in Children
Diagnostic algorithm for hypotrophy in children: assessment of clinical signs, somatic pathologies, infections, and complete blood count parameters.