Lab test interpretation
Sputum Microscopy: Identify Inclusions in the Specimen
A diagnostic challenge in sputum examination: a native specimen with unknown rounded formations. Determine the nature of the detected structures.
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Sputum
Parasitology
Oral Trichomonas tenax in a Sputum Smear
Detection of oral Trichomonas tenax in sputum: morphological criteria for differential species diagnosis and microscopy after staining.
Clinical cases
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Sputum: Ziehl-Neelsen Stain
A clinical case of acid-fast Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection in a sputum sample using Ziehl-Neelsen staining, confirmed by PCR.
Lab test interpretation
Coniophages and Alveolar Macrophages in Sputum Microscopy
Morphology of alveolar macrophages (coniophages) in native sputum smears: phagocytosis of coal dust, soot, and pigments during microscopic analysis.
Laboratory methods
Perls' Reaction in Sputum: Heart Failure Cells
Perls' reaction for hemosiderin detection in sputum. Diagnostic significance of siderophages (heart failure cells) in pulmonary congestion.
Lab test interpretation
Fungal Mycelium in Native Sputum Smear Microscopy
Microscopic examination of native sputum smear: branching fungal mycelium detected amidst erythrocytes at 100x and 400x magnification. A case study.
Lab test interpretation
Curschmann Spirals in Sputum Analysis: Diagnostic Value
Curschmann spirals in native sputum microscopy: formation mechanism, microphotographs, and clinical significance in bronchial asthma.
Lab test interpretation
Creola Bodies in Native Sputum Microscopy: Diagnostic Value
Creola bodies are clusters of ciliated bronchial epithelial cells. Learn about the diagnostic significance of finding Creola bodies in sputum in asthma.
Lab test interpretation
Sputum Microscopy: Yeast-Like Fungi and Pseudomycelium
Detection of Candida yeast-like fungi and pseudomycelial filaments during sputum smear microscopy. Morphological signs and diagnosis of candidiasis.
Lab test interpretation
Curschmann Spirals in Sputum: Native Smear Microscopy
Microscopic examination of sputum: detection of Curschmann spirals in a native smear. Diagnostic significance of the finding in bronchial asthma.
Lab test interpretation
Yeast Fungi and Mycelium in Sputum Analysis
Microscopy of sputum smear in pulmonary mycosis: detection of oval yeast cells and pseudomycelium filaments in a general clinical analysis.
Lab test interpretation
Charcot-Leyden Crystals in Sputum: Microscopic Examination
Morphology of Charcot-Leyden crystals in native sputum. Causes of formation from eosinophil breakdown, diagnosis in asthma and helminthiasis.