Normal Peripheral Blood Cells (by LabCE)

2 P.A.C.E. contact hour(s)

(based on 1,748 customer ratings)

Authors: Jean Tatum, MT(ASCP); Karen Hay, MT(ASCP) M.S.
Reviewer: Leah Westover, MPH, MLS(ASCP)

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This course covers the basics of normal peripheral blood cell morphology, including appearance, kinetics, and function of red blood cells, leukocytes, and platelets. It is assumed that students have a basic knowledge of the principles of cell morphology, and of preparation and staining of a Wright's stained peripheral blood smear.

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification): 2 hour(s)
Course number 578-043-21, approved through 8/31/2023
Course number 20-877138, approved through 8/31/2023

Objectives

  • Discuss the characteristics of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and thrombocytes that are normally present in peripheral blood.
  • Compare and contrast the nuclear and cytoplasmic characteristics of each of the normal peripheral blood cells.
  • Evaluate the roles and functions of normal peripheral blood cells.
  • Based on knowledge obtained from this course, identify images of the various types of normal peripheral blood cells.

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Course Outline

  • Introduction to Peripheral Blood Cells
      • The Cellular Components of Blood
      • Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
      • White Blood Cells (WBCs)
      • Platelets
      • Identifying Peripheral Blood Cells
  • Glossary
      • Glossary of Terms A through M.
      • Glossary of Terms N through Z.
  • Appearance of Granulocytes
    • Neutrophils
      • Introduction to Segmented and Band Nuclei
      • Appearance of a Band Neutrophil
      • Maturing into Segmented Neutrophil
      • Segmented Neutrophils
      • Differentiating Bands from Segs
    • Eosinophils
      • Eosinophils
      • Difference Between Eosinophilic Granules and Neutrophilic Granules
      • The Nucleus of a Eosinophil
    • Basophils
      • Basophils
      • Basophil Granules and Chromatin Pattern
    • Name that Cell
    • Function & Kinetics of Granulocytes
        • Primary Function of Neutrophils
        • Primary Function of Neutrophils, continued
        • Eosinophil Function and Lifespan
        • Basophil Function and Lifespan
    • Appearance of Mononuclear Cells
        • Mononuclear Cells: Lymphocytes and Monocytes
      • Lymphocytes
        • Lymphocytes
        • Large Lymphocytes and Reactive Lymphocytes
      • Monocytes
        • Monocyte Appearance
        • Differentiating Monocytes from Large Lymphocytes
        • Differentiating Monocytes from Large Lymphocytes (Table)
      • Name that Cell
      •  Function and Kinetics of Mononuclear Cells
          • What is the Function of Lymphocytes?
          • Natural Killer (NK) Cells
          • Monocytic Function
      • Appearance, Function and Kinetics of Platelets
          • Platelet Appearance
          • Platelet Clumps
          • Platelet Kinetics
          • Platelet Function
      • Appearance, Function and Kinetics of Erythrocytes
          • Appearance of the Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cells)
          • Erythrocyte (RBC) Function and Kinetics
      • Name that Cell Review
        • References
            • References

        Additional Information

        Level of Instruction: Basic 
        Intended Audience: Clinical Laboratory Science students and medical technologists and technicians seeking review or continuing education. It is also appropriate for medical students who are first encountering peripheral blood morphology. 
        Author Information: Jean Tatum, MT(ASCP); Karen Hay, MT(ASCP)
        Reviewer Information: Leah Westover, MPH, MLS(ASCP) is a Program Director at MediaLab, Inc. Previously, she was the Director of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She holds a Masters in Public Health from Thomas Jefferson University.
        Course Description: This course is part of a series of courses adapted for the web by MediaLab, under license from Education Materials for Health Professionals, Inc. Dayton OH, 45420. Copyright EMHP. This course covers the basics of normal peripheral blood cell morphology, including appearance, kinetics, and function of red blood cells, leukocytes, and platelets. It is assumed that students have a basic knowledge of the principles of cell morphology, and of preparation and staining of a Wright's stained peripheral blood smear.
         
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