White Blood Cell Inclusions: Auer Rod

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the importance of recognizing and identifying white blood cell inclusions.
  • List the features of a properly prepared peripheral blood smear that can be used in the identification of white blood cell inclusions.
  • Describe the microscopic appearance of Auer rods.
  • Discuss Auer rods, including their appearance on the peripheral blood smear and the clinical conditions they're associated with.

Course Outline

  • Auer Rod
    • White Blood Cell Inclusions
    • The Peripheral Blood Smear
    • The Monolayer
    • Auer Rod
    • Clinical Conditions Associated with Auer Rods
    • Key Takeaways
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.