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CSF Differential With Fewer Than 100 Cells: A Practical Reporting Guide

Leave a Comment / September 28, 2026 / ASCP, body fluid analysis, cerebrospinal fluid, clinical microscopy, CSF differential, cytospin, medical laboratory science, MLS exam preparation

A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) differential is ideally based on 100 identifiable nucleated cells—but low-cellularity specimens do not always provide that many. When the entire usable cytospin area contains fewer than 100 cells, the correct response is not to invent, duplicate, or “round up” cells. Count the cells that are actually present, document the denominator, and […]

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ASCP, body fluid analysis, cerebrospinal fluid, clinical microscopy, CSF differential, cytospin, medical laboratory science, MLS exam preparation

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New Abu Dhabi Medical Laboratory Scope of Practice: What MLS Staff Need to Know

Leave a Comment / September 13, 2026 / Abu Dhabi DoH, ISO 15189, Laboratory Competency, laboratory quality control, Laboratory Scope of Practice, medical laboratory science, Medical Laboratory Technologist, UAE Healthcare

Abu Dhabi’s new laboratory scope of practice takes effect in October 2026. Learn what it means for MLS competency, QC, validation, reporting, and audits.

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White Blood Cell Clues That Change the Differential: Laboratory Insights on WBC Disorders

Leave a Comment / August 19, 2026 / hematology, medical laboratory science, Neutropenia, Peripheral Blood Smear, Reactive Lymphocytes, WBC Morphology, White Blood Cell Disorders

White Blood Cell Clues That Change the Differential: Laboratory Insights on WBC Disorders White blood cell abnormalities can often raise concern during a peripheral blood smear review, but it’s important to remember that a single unusual cell or lab value should rarely be interpreted on its own. A more reliable approach is to look at

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High ferritin levels with low iron: Causes, Symptoms & Interpretation

Leave a Comment / May 19, 2026 / anemia of chronic disease, ferritin explained, ferritin high but iron low, hematology, iron deficiency anemia, iron studies interpretation, laboratory interpretation, low serum iron causes, medical laboratory science

Ferritin High but Iron Low — What Does It Mean? Iron studies can sometimes produce confusing results. One of the most misunderstood patterns is when ferritin is elevated but serum iron is low. At first glance, this combination may seem contradictory. However, it actually happens in several medical conditions and often points toward inflammation or

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