An examination at low power (10X ocular, 10x objective) is first performed to evaluate the quality of the smear, ascertain the approximate number of white blood cells and platelets, ...

These eggs are oval and smaller than those of H. diminuta, with a size range of 30 to 50 µm. On the inner membrane are two poles, from which 4-8 polar filaments spread out between ...

Unknown object in a concentrated stool specimen. This object looks like the egg of Hymenolepis but lacks refractile hooks and the polar filaments seen in H. nana.

Spur cell RBC (Acanthocyte) May be smaller or the size of a normal RBC Irregular narrow-base sharp projections of red cell membrane (looking like cowboy boot spurs) Increased in: End ...

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, non-motile, encapsulated, lactose fermenting, facultative anaerobic, rod shaped bacterium found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, and ...

Ammonium biurate crystals are normal in urine. Appearance: yellowish-brown, can be seen in a “thorn apple” shape (round with thorny projections) or in spherical form. Ammonium ...

Microcytic RBC: MCV <80* : Slightly smaller than a normal mature RBC which correlates to the MCV of <80 fL pallor is usually present (as opposed to a microspherocyte) Can be ...

Macrocytic RBC: MCV >100* Slightly larger than a normal mature RBC which correlates to the MCV of >100 fL Round to oval in shape (lacks a nucleus similar to the normal RBC) Cytoplasm ...

The eggs of Enterobius vermicularis measure 50-60 micron, are elongate-oval and slightly flattened on one side. They are usually partially-embryonated when shed. Enterobiasis can be ...