Histology of BloodK-2

dr. Zulham, M.Biomeddr. Alya Amila Fitrie, M.Kes

Department of HistologyMedical Faculty, University of North Sumatera

2009

Blood

Buffy coat

Hematocrite

Components separated by centrifugation if blood is collected in the presence of

anticoagulants

Plasma

Cellular ElementsErythrocyteLeucocyte

Granulocyte Neutrophil Eosinophil Basophil

Agranulocyte Lymphocyte Monocyte

Platelets : not a cell

Erythrocyte / Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

RBCs & Reticulocytes

Leukocytes / White Blood Cells

Granulocytes

Multilobed nucleus, 12-15 m. Lifespan varies, can be distinguished by their

cytoplasmic granules

Neutrophil

Eosinophil

Basophil

Agranulocytes

Round or indented nucleus, contain only lysosomal-type, primary granules.

Lymphocyte

Lymphocyte

Monocytes

Platelet