by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow progressing cancer due to overgrowth and accumulation of small incompetent mature-looking B-lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues. Small lymphocytic leukemia is a different clinical manifestation...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | White Blood Cells
Introduction Acute leukemia, a devastating form of blood cancer, arises from the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of immature blood cells, known as blasts. These abnormal cells crowd out the healthy blood cells, disrupting the body’s ability to produce...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
Procedure At A Glance Perls’ Prussian blue stain is used to histochemically detect and visualize ferric iron (Fe3+) deposits in cells and tissues. Preparation: Select and label positive control and test sample slides. Fix slides in absolute methanol for 10...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
Introduction Leishman stain is a versatile tool used in microscopy for a variety of applications, primarily in the fields of hematology and tropical medicine. It’s primary use is to visualize and identify different types of blood cells in the peripheral blood...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Megaloblastic anemia is caused by defective DNA synthesis due to B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency resulting in delayed red cell nucleus maturation in the bone marrow leading to macrocytic red cells (MCV > 95 fL in adults). Signs and symptoms ▾...
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