Web-based synoptic reporting systems have been shown to improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and decrease reporting errors in reports of surgical pathology specimens and hematologic neoplasms and bone marrow. No such system has been previously described for the reporting of peripheral blood smears. We developed a Web-based synoptic reporting system composed of a knowledge base encompassi...

One of the simple and economical diagnostic methods in detecting nasal allergic disorders is cytological examination of nasal smears. This study was conducted to evaluate the usefulness of nasal cytology in individuals suffering from allergic nasal disorders, including allergic nasal polyps with special interest on cytohistological correlation in case of allergic nasal polyps. Effort is also ma...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether the immature neutrophil (band) count in the peripheral blood smear helps to distinguish young febrile children with bacterial or respiratory viral infections. DESIGN AND SETTING A prospective cohort study in 3 pediatric emergency departments. PATIENTS A convenience sample of 100 febrile children aged 2 years or younger with either laboratory-documented bacteri...

Background: Mutations in beta-globin are the cause of a widespread condition known as sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cells organ damage, hemolysis blood cells, weakness, and sometimes even death. SCD can be effectively managed mortality reduced through early detection. This protocol’s study aims to evaluate sensitivity specificity sickling test, peripheral smear, ...

A One and half year-old female child born out of 2consanguineous marriage came with multiple hypopigmented patches over the face, trunk lower limbs. There was history recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. On examination she had silvery grey hair, mild hepatomegaly. Ophthalmological revealed oculocutaneous albinism. Skin biopsy showed coarse clumps melanin pigment in epidermis. Hair moun...

Sepsis remains relevant especially among people with immunodeficiency. The article presents a case of sepsis rapid fatal outcome in an immunodeficient patient. diagnosis was promptly confirmed by detecting bacteremia microscopy stained smear the patient’s peripheral blood. publication discusses problems lifetime based on results general blood test. data need for correct assessment 5-diff hemato...

With increasing use of electronic hematology cell counters macrocytosis is often encountered. Various etiological factors contribute to the development of macrocytosis. This study is from Kerala State, India and is a retrospective analysis of cases ofspurious macrocytosis which can occur with cell counters. The aim of the study was to find out retrospectively the prevalence and causes of spurio...