White Blood Cell Inclusions: Toxic Vacuolation

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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 toxic vacuolation.
  • Discuss toxic vacuolation, including its appearance on the peripheral blood smear and the clinical conditions it's associated with.

Course Outline

  • Toxic Vacuolation
    • White Blood Cell Inclusions
    • The Peripheral Blood Smear
    • The Monolayer
    • Toxic Vacuolation
    • Clinical Conditions Associated with Toxic Vacuolation
    • Artifact and Mimics
    • 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.