Lab test interpretation
Acanthocytes in Urine Sediment: Glomerular Hematuria Marker
Acanthocytes (G1 cells) in urine sediment microscopy: morphology of dysmorphic erythrocytes and diagnostic criteria for glomerular hematuria.
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Microscopy
Lab test interpretation
Curschmann Spirals in Native Sputum Preparation
Morphology of Curschmann spirals during microscopy of native sputum preparation: diagnostic significance of bronchiole casts in bronchial asthma.
Parasitology
Blastocystis hominis: Vacuolar Form Morphology in Stool
Microscopic diagnosis of Blastocystis hominis vacuolar forms in stool samples with Lugol's solution. Pathogenesis and blastocystosis discussed.
Parasitology
Blastocystis hominis in Stool: Parasep Enrichment Method
Microscopic view of Blastocystis hominis in a native stool sample after Parasep enrichment. Vacuolar forms of the parasite, x400 magnification.
Hematology
Osteoclast Morphology in Bone Marrow Aspirate
Cytological features and differential diagnosis of osteoclasts in bone marrow aspirate smears. Microscopy of bone tissue stromal cells.
Lab test interpretation
Hyaline Casts in Urine Sediment: Microscopy and Significance
Explore the morphology of hyaline casts in urine sediment microscopy. Understand the features of detecting protein casts and their clinical and diagnostic value.
Parasitology
Lamblia intestinalis Cysts in Stool Microscopy
Microscopic examination of stool for giardiasis: Lamblia intestinalis cysts in Lugol's solution and glycerin preparations at 400x magnification.
Hemostasis
Megakaryocyte Morphology in Immune Thrombocytopenia
Morphology of megakaryocytes in bone marrow aspirate in immune thrombocytopenia: immature forms without platelet budding and cytoplasmic basophilia.
Laboratory methods
Candida in Skin Scrapings from Candidal Intertrigo
Microscopy of skin scrapings with 20% KOH in intertriginous dermatitis: detection of Candida pseudomycelia and budding cells in skin folds.
Parasitology
Pinworm Eggs with Immobile Larvae in Perianal Swab
Microscopy features of perianal swabs: reasons for finding Enterobius vermicularis eggs with immobile larvae and assessing their viability.
Parasitology
Morphology of Entamoeba hartmanni Cysts and Trophozoites in Stool
Microscopic detection of Entamoeba hartmanni cysts and trophozoites in stool samples using the Parasep method with Lugol's solution and in a fixed smear.
Hematology
Unusual Red Blood Cell Aggregation in Peripheral Smear
An unusual radial aggregation of red blood cells in a peripheral blood smear. Features of red blood cell morphology assessment and laboratory artifacts.