Is morphology dead? Why blood films still matter in the age of automation
I explore where automation falls short and why human interpretation remains essential in spotting artefacts, reactive changes, and complex cell morphologies.
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).
Red Cells: Howell-Jolly bodies
Howell-Jolly bodies are small, round inclusions
Haemoglobinopathies – The small details that make a big difference Webinar
Only Cells hosted another successful Webinar titled “Haemoglobinopathies – the small details that make a big difference”.
Sickled crescents (short poem)
Red cells twist in crescent shape…
Wavy wonders: Borrelia’s appearance under the microscope
Borrelia’s morphology is distinct; they appear as thin, helical (spiral-shaped) organisms
Increased adhesion of blast cells in acute myeloid leukaemia
A notable feature of AML is the increased adhesiveness of these blast cells, leading them to adhere more firmly to each other and to the bone marrow microenvironment.
TTP Diagnostics Webinar
Only Cells hosted an online webinar titled “TTP Diagnostics – Preventing a Fragmented Approach.”
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
HUS is a form of MAHA
Red cells: Drepanocytes
Drepanocytes or as they are commonly known, sickle cells…