Parasitology
Challenge: Identifying an Object in Perianal Scraping
A clinical parasitology case: microscopy of perianal scraping from a child with itching. Try to identify the object found in the photo.
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Diagnostics
Parasitology
Entamoeba coli Cysts Morphology in Stool Microscopy
Learn the microscopic detection features and morphology of Entamoeba coli cysts in stool samples stained with Lugol's solution. Essential for intestinal protozoa diagnosis.
Lab test interpretation
Sperm Motility in Spermiogram: WHO Reference Values
Sperm motility categories in spermiogram, WHO reference values, preanalytical stage, and causes of asthenozoospermia in laboratory diagnostics.
Laboratory methods
Microscopy of Hair in Microsporia: KOH Preparation
Microscopic diagnosis of tinea capitis (Microsporum) in 20% KOH solution: morphology of spores around hair in dermatophytosis.
Clinical cases
Microsporum canis and Alternaria Macroconidia in Culture
Microscopic examination of dermatophyte culture: differentiating Microsporum canis macroconidia from Alternaria mold in veterinary practice.
Laboratory methods
Microscopic Diagnosis of Trichophytosis Using KOH Prep
Microscopy of affected hair in trichophytosis with 20% KOH preparation. Detection of dermatophyte spores and mycelia in laboratory diagnosis of dermatomycoses.
Lab test interpretation
Undigested Plant Fiber Stomata in Coprogram
Morphology of undigested plant fiber in stool: microscopy of plant stomata during coprological examination in laboratory practice.
Lab test interpretation
Mixed Iodophilic Flora in Coprogram with Lugol's Solution
Microscopy of mixed iodophilic flora in a stool sample with Lugol's solution. Detecting signs of fermentative dyspepsia in coprogram, magnification ×400.
Lab test interpretation
Candida Fungi Mycelium and Spores in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopy of a vaginal smear for flora in candidiasis: detection of budding cells (spores) and pseudomycelium of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida.
Laboratory methods
Blood Group and Rh Factor Determination by Gel Cards
The principle of the gel technique in immunohematology: examples of ABO blood group and Rh factor determination with agglutination assessment in micro-wells.
Lab test interpretation
Sputum Microscopy: Erythrocytes in a Native Preparation
Morphology of erythrocytes in a native sputum preparation. Microscopic picture of respiratory tract discharge in hemoptysis and inflammation.
Lab test interpretation
Urine Sediment Microscopy: Identify the Cast Type
A practical laboratory diagnostics exercise: identify the type of cast during urine sediment microscopy. A test for clinical laboratory specialists.