Hemostasis
EDTA-Induced Pseudothrombocytopenia in Blood Smear
EDTA-induced platelet aggregation is a common cause of spurious thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear evaluation when analyzer shows 15×10^9/L.
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Analysis Artifacts
Oncohematology
Leukemization of Lymphoma: Atypical Lymphocytes in Blood Smear
A case of lymphoma leukemization: pronounced leukocytosis, atypical lymphocytes with vacuolization in a blood smear, and analyzer results after thermostat incubation.
Oncohematology
Platelets on Erythrocytes in Bone Marrow Smear
Clinical case: Platelets superimposed on an erythrocyte during bone marrow aspirate examination in a patient with acute leukemia in remission.
Hematology
Bacteria and Fungi in Blood Smears: Sepsis or Artifact?
How to distinguish true bacteremia in sepsis from blood smear contamination and staining artifacts. Analysis of microscopic findings and fungal spores.
Hemostasis
Platelet Satellitism in Peripheral Blood Smear
Platelet satellitism as a laboratory phenomenon: platelet adhesion to neutrophils in EDTA blood smears and the risk of spurious thrombocytopenia.
Hematology
Endothelial Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear: Morphology
Learn how endothelial cells appear in a peripheral blood smear. Understand their morphological features and the reasons for their presence in the bloodstream.
Hemostasis
Platelet Aggregation as a Cause of Pseudothrombocytopenia
Morphological features of pronounced platelet aggregation in a blood smear. Causes of platelet clumping and differential diagnosis of pseudothrombocytopenia.
Parasitology
Fecal Microscopy: Differentiating Helminth Eggs from Artifacts
An analysis of native fecal smear microscopy using the KEYU F40 analyzer, focusing on the differential diagnosis of parasitic eggs and plant artifacts.
Hemostasis
Platelet Satellitism in Peripheral Blood Smear
Platelet satellitism in blood smear: platelet adhesion to neutrophils in EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia. Clinical case of a 71-year-old female patient.
Hemostasis
Platelet Satellitism: A Cause of Pseudothrombocytopenia
What is platelet satellitism in a blood smear? The mechanism of platelet adhesion to neutrophils in vitro, and false thrombocytopenia on a hematology analyzer.
Hematology
Neutrophil Vacuolization: Causes and Clinical Significance
What neutrophil vacuolization in a blood smear means: a marker of severe bacterial infection, sepsis, or an artifact of prolonged EDTA sample storage.
Hematology
Endothelial Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear: Morphology
Morphology of endothelial cells in blood smears during severe conditions and intoxications: identifying features and differential diagnosis with atypical cells.