Lab test interpretation
Sperm Morphology: Evaluation Criteria and Spermac Staining
Sperm morphology evaluation criteria by Kruger and WHO. Ejaculate staining with Spermac Stain kit, differentiating head, neck, and flagellum pathologies.
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Staining
Laboratory methods
Eosin-Nigrosin Stain for Sperm Viability Testing
Learn the methodology and interpretation of eosin-nigrosin staining for sperm viability. Differentiate live from dead cells in semen analysis, crucial for diagnosing male infertility.
Lab test interpretation
Gram-Negative Diplococci in Urethral Smear
Microscopic image of a Gram-stained urethral smear showing intracellular and extracellular Gram-negative diplococci (gonococci) and neutrophils.
Lab test interpretation
Candida Fungal Mycelium in Gynecological Smear
Microscopy of a gynecological smear in candidiasis: detection of abundant Candida fungal mycelium with methylene blue stain, 1000x magnification.
Lab test interpretation
Leptotrichia Morphology in Gram-Stained Smears
Microscopic appearance of Leptotrichia in Gram-stained smears: morphological features of filamentous bacteria and their detection in preparations.
Lab test interpretation
Alveolar Macrophages in Sputum Microscopy
Morphological features of alveolar macrophages in native sputum and Ziehl-Neelsen stained smears. Leukocytes and cellular inclusions.
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Fatty Acids in Coprogram with Methylene Blue Staining
Microscopy of stool in steatorrhea: detection of fatty acids using methylene blue staining in coprogram. Morphological features in the preparation.
Hematology
Reticulocytes in Blood Smear with Supravital Staining
Morphological assessment and counting of reticulocytes in a blood smear using supravital staining with brilliant cresyl blue. Signs of pronounced reticulocytosis.
Laboratory methods
Streptococci and Sarcinae in Sputum by Ziehl-Neelsen Stain
Morphology of non-acid-fast bacteria in sputum smears: long chains of streptococci and packets of sarcinae with Ziehl-Neelsen staining.
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Microscopy Challenge: Structures in a Female Smear
A practical microscopy exercise on a female smear stained with methylene blue. Test your skills in identifying elements in the field of view.
Lab test interpretation
Mucus Strands in Gynecological Smear: Methylene Blue Stain
Microscopic view of a gynecological smear stained with methylene blue: abundant mucus strands, leukocytes, and squamous epithelial cells.
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Active Leukocytes in Urine: Sternheimer-Malbin Cells
Supravital staining method by Pytel and Shapiro for detecting active leukocytes (Sternheimer-Malbin cells) in urine sediment in pyelonephritis.