Infections affecting blood cell morphology

Iron alters red blood cell morphology.

Under physiologic conditions a small percentage ( 3%) of red blood cells (RBCs) are irreversibly trapped within the fibrin clot mesh. By contrast, in prothrombotic states such as diabetes mellitus, significantly more RBCs are tightly bound to fibrin fibers. Such interactions affect clot properties, making it more resistant to fibrinolytic degradation. This phenomenon may explain thrombolytic re...

Evaluation of Cell Morphology and Introduction to Platelet and White Blood Cell Morphology

OBJECTIVES At the end of the chapter, the learner should be able to: 1. Define the terms flagged and reflex test as they pertain to automated hematology results. 2. Describe the importance of maintaining competency in morphological identification. 3. List justifications for performing a manual morphology review. 4. List the steps in the performance of a peripheral blood smear examination. 5. Id...

Additional Alleles Affecting Red Blood Cell Antigens in the Chicken.

Morphology of Blood Disorders Morphology of Blood Disorders Second Edition

The Striated Musculature of Blood Vessels I. General Cell Morphology

The musculature of small lung veins, of the thoracic portion of the inferior vena cava, and of other thoracic veins of the mouse have been studied in the electron microscope. Tissues were fixed in 1 per cent osmium tetroxide buffered with veronal, to which either sodium chloride or sucrose had been added. Methacrylate or araldite served as embedding matrices. Phosphotungstic acid or uranyl acet...