Lab test interpretation
Digestible Fiber and Starch in Coprogram Analysis
Microscopy of a native stool sample reveals a digestible plant fiber cell filled with partially digested starch grains. A case study.
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Diagnostics
Parasitology
Trichomonads in Urine and Vaginal Discharge of a Pregnant Woman
A clinical case of flagellated protozoa (trichomonads) found in a Nechiporenko urine test and vaginal discharge of a pregnant woman at 38-39 weeks.
Parasitology
Trichomonads in Urine of an Adolescent Girl: A Case Study
A clinical case of Trichomonas detection in the urine and smear of a 15-year-old girl who denies sexual activity. Features of diagnosis and interpretation of results.
Lab test interpretation
Hook Effect in Blood Biochemistry: Understanding & Avoiding
Learn about the hook effect in laboratory diagnostics, how it impacts biochemical test results, and strategies to avoid it for accurate interpretation.
Oncohematology
Extramedullary Disease in Multiple Myeloma: Forms & Diagnosis
Explore the forms, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of extramedullary disease in multiple myeloma, including clonal migration mechanisms, imaging, and therapeutic approaches.
Lab test interpretation
Waxy Casts in Urine Sediment Microscopy: Morphology & Diagnosis
Explore the morphology of waxy casts in urine sediment microscopy in a patient with renal failure and proteinuria. Understand their formation and diagnostic significance.
Lab test interpretation
Fern Sign: Crystallization Test in Pregnancy Diagnostics
Microscopy of a vaginal smear: the phenomenon of cervical mucus crystallization in the form of fern leaves for diagnosing premature rupture of membranes.
Clinical cases
Cytological Features of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
A clinical case of medullary thyroid carcinoma in a 70-year-old female patient: cytological features of the aspirate, cellular polymorphism, and microscopy.
Parasitology
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Morphology of Leishmania major and Diagnostics
A clinical case of cutaneous leishmaniasis in an 18-year-old patient: detection of Leishmania major by PCR, smear microscopy of the ulcer, and cytomorphology of amastigotes.
Laboratory methods
Karyotyping: Cytogenetic Analysis of Chromosomes
Cytogenetic study and karyotyping: detection of t(9;22) translocation in CML and trisomy 21 on metaphase plates.
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.
Education
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Essential Books
A curated selection of books on laboratory diagnostics for veterinarians. Guides cover hematology, biochemistry, and other lab tests in animals.