several sickle cells, a nucleated RBC, and a red cell with Howell-Jolly body
Really good smear micrograph no. 4 at link below.
Blood smears of patients without spleens are likely to show Howell-Jolly bodies, which are nuclear remnants normally removed by the spleen. Additionally, there may be an increase in target cells and spherocytes due to altered red blood cell morphology. This can be a diagnostic indicator of asplenia.
One of the main functions of the spleen is to remove "old" platelets from the blood supply. This should mean that the blood smears from the patients without spleens would show far higher levels of platelets than would be seen in the samples from those with spleens.
One of the major function of spleen is to destroy old RBCs while they try to pass between it's sinusoids(as only new RBCs are elastic enough not to rupture), so a person who had splenctomy, will have more number of senile and ill formed RBCs.
A thin smear is important because it allows for a more even distribution of cells, making it easier for pathologists to examine and identify any abnormalities. This technique reduces the likelihood of overlapping cells and provides clearer visibility, improving diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, thin smears can facilitate faster processing and interpretation, leading to timely results for patients. Overall, thin smears enhance the reliability of cytological evaluations.
Haemin crystals are needle-like structures that form when hemoglobin is oxidized and turns into methemoglobin. These crystals are commonly seen in blood smears from patients with certain types of hemolytic anemias or hemoglobinopathies. They are visualized under a microscope and their presence can aid in diagnosing these conditions.
Howell-Jolly bodies
One of the main functions of the spleen is to remove "old" platelets from the blood supply. This should mean that the blood smears from the patients without spleens would show far higher levels of platelets than would be seen in the samples from those with spleens.
Blood smears of patients without spleens are likely to show Howell-Jolly bodies, which are nuclear remnants normally removed by the spleen. Additionally, there may be an increase in target cells and spherocytes due to altered red blood cell morphology. This can be a diagnostic indicator of asplenia.
One of the main functions of the spleen is to remove "old" platelets from the blood supply. This should mean that the blood smears from the patients without spleens would show far higher levels of platelets than would be seen in the samples from those with spleens.
One of the major function of spleen is to destroy old RBCs while they try to pass between it's sinusoids(as only new RBCs are elastic enough not to rupture), so a person who had splenctomy, will have more number of senile and ill formed RBCs.
One of the hallmarks of leprosy is the presence of AFB in smears taken from the skin lesions, nasal scrapings, or tissue secretions.
Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.
Jammy Smears was created in 1976.
There is no law that determines the time to start pap smears. Pap smears are recommended for women 21 to 65.
Contact your local federally qualified health center or Planned Parenthood office for information on how to access the Cancer Services Program, which provides free mammogram and pap smears (as well as colon cancer screening) to uninsured patients in New York State.
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
Pap smears are no longer used to detect cell atrophy.