Jun

14

2022

Why are polychromatophilic cells bluish in color on Wright-Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears?

By William Aird

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Why are polychromatophilic cells bluish in color on Wright-Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smears?

Because of residual RNA

Arrow, points to a polychromatophilic cell, which corresponds to a reticulocyte.
Posted on June 14, 2022

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