Diagnostics on Leukoformula

Trichomonads in Urine and Vaginal Discharge of a Pregnant Woman

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:05:55 +0300

The week started with trichomonads. A 30-year-old woman, 38-39 weeks pregnant.

She was admitted with complaints of ear pain, purulent discharge, and a body temperature increase to 38 degrees. During examination, flagellated protozoa were found in her Nechiporenko urine test. Trichomonads and Candida fungal mycelium were detected in the vaginal discharge. A large number of leukocytes were also present.

Trichomonads in Urine of an Adolescent Girl: A Case Study

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0300

Trichomonads were first detected in the urine of a 15-year-old girl who denied sexual relations. Confirmed in a smear.

Unfortunately, there is no video of the urine microscopy.

Hook Effect in Blood Biochemistry: Understanding & Avoiding

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0300

A 51-year-old female patient is undergoing treatment for liver cancer. Amylase and creatinine levels were within normal limits even after dilution. Do you check biochemical results for the HOOK EFFECT?

Extramedullary Disease in Multiple Myeloma: Forms & Diagnosis

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0300

🔬 What is extramedullary disease in myeloma?

Extramedullary disease is an aggressive condition in which malignant plasma cells migrate outside the bone marrow and form tumors in soft tissues or organs. It is one of the most challenging manifestations of myeloma, often resistant to therapy and associated with an unfavorable prognosis.

Waxy Casts in Urine Sediment Microscopy: Morphology & Diagnosis

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:25 +0300

Patient from the Department of Nephrology and Hemodialysis. Urine sediment microscopy. Waxy casts. Proteinuria 3.0 g/L.

Waxy casts are dense, homogeneous, wax-candle-like fragments, clearly contoured, straight and convoluted, short and long cylindrical formations. The casts may have cracks and bay-like indentations along their contour. Wide waxy casts form due to the stasis of hyaline and granular casts in dilated distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidneys. These casts are called terminal casts.

Blood Group Determination on the Shroud of Turin

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:52:14 +0300

✝THE SHROUD OF TURIN. What was JESUS CHRIST’s blood group?

🩸Early analyses showed the presence of iron oxide residues, indicating iron content in hemoglobin (the protein that gives red blood cells their red color), as well as a pigment with which medieval artists mixed iron. Forensic experts joined the discussion and were able to quite quickly confirm that the stains on the fabric were blood, and even determine the group - IV (fourth) 🆎.