Infectious mononucleosis: when lymphocytes take centre stage
Infectious mononucleosis (IM), also known as glandular fever, is a common clinical presentation in adolescents and young adults, often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Morphology Monday: Six diagnostic challenges from the blood film
Special Morphology Monday feature published in The Biomedical Scientist
Not what it seems – a challenging case of malaria
While band forms are classically linked to P. malariae, morphological overlap can occur, and a confident diagnosis often requires correlation with clinical, geographic, and RDT findings.
Cryoglobulins: A cold case in the blood
Cryoglobulins are abnormal antibodies (immunoglobulins) that precipitate or become insoluble at low temperatures.