Knizocyte Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.

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Red Cell Morphology
Which of the following forms is seen in this field?	View Page
The cell in the center of this slide has been described as a:	View Page
Another Knizocyte Another example of a knizocyte is seen in this slide. These forms are seen in conditions in which spherocytes are visible and in some types of hemolytic anemia.	View Page
The abnormal form seen in the center of this slide is:	View Page
The abnormal form seen in the center of this slide is:	View Page
Knizocytes Knizocytes are difficult to find in ordinary smears. They can be described as having a streak of hemoglobin through the center of the cell. This is due to two or more indentations in the cell membrane as seen with the electron microscope. The mechanism for formation is unknown. A knizocyte can be seen in the center of this slide.	View Page
The three cells in the center of this field are:	View Page
The predominant abnormal forms seen in this field are:	View Page
Keratocytes Keratocytes are cells which have been damaged due to contact with fibrin strands. Since the cut is incomplete, however, no hemoglobin has been lost from the cell. Keratocytes have one or two projections which may vary in length from a short point to a longer string. These projections are formed when red cells come in contact with fibrin strands during circulation. Two keratocytes can be seen in this field. The one in the center to the left of the platelet has a lightly-stained projection. The keratocyte in the lower part of the screen is more pronounced. A knizocyte can be seen in the upper left portion of the field.	View Page
The cell in the center of this slide is an example of a:	View Page