Abnormal Peripheral Blood Cells

Keywords: Lymphocytic,  Leukocytes

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• identify morphologic features of normal peripheral blood leukocytes.
• describe characteristic morphologic findings of immature granulocytes.
• compare and contrast morphologic features associated with basophilic stippling, Howell- Jolly bodies, and Pappenheimer bodies on a Wright-stained peripheral blood smear.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.