Hematology Exam 4 Flashcards
During myeloid proliferation, how long do cells take to mature in the bone marrow before being released in to circulation?
5 days
Percentage of peripheral blood neutrophils that are typically bands
<5%
Percentage of white cells that will typically be segmented neutrophils and bands
50-70%
What are the 2 groups of neutrophils in the peripheral blood? What is the percentage of each group?
- Circulating neutrophils 50%
- Marginating neutrophils 50%
Neutrophils that are adjacent to the endothelial lining of the vessel and can be mobilized into the blood by epinephrine or go into the tissues via diapedesis
Marginating neutrophils
Macrophages will remove neutrophils in the spleen after how many days?
2 days
What are the types of granules in neutrophils?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
Where are primary granules first seen?
Promyelocytes
This granule type is the first to appear in myeloid cells
Primary
This granule type is first seen in myelocytes
Secondary granules
This granule type is not seen with the Wright’s stain.
Tertiary granules
What are other names for the primary granules?
Azurophilic and non-specific
What do the primary granules contain?
Myeloperoxidase
What is the purpose of myeloperoxidase in primary granules?
The enzyme aids in killing microorganisms
In what cell do we first see primary granules?
Promyelocytes
What is the purpose of primary granules?
Activate proteinases to kill bacteria - but, not as effective as secondary granules
What is another name for secondary granules?
Specific granules
TRUE or FALSE
Secondary granules are first seen in promyelocytes
FALSE
secondary granules are first seen in myelocytes
primary granules are first seen in promyelocytes
If primary or secondary granules are absent, what will occur?
Increased or recurrent infections because the cell is unable to kill the bacteria
The primary function of this cell type is the ingestion and destruction of invading microorganisms
Neutrophils
These granules contain lysozymes and other enzymes that hydrolyze bacteria cell walls and help with inflammation
Secondary granules
Where are the majority of granulocytes found?
Bone marrow
What are the steps of phagocytosis in order? (6)
- Chemotaxis
- Opsonization
- Phagocytosis
- Degranulation/fusion
- Killing
- Inflammation
During this step of phagocytosis cells go to the site of infection
Chemotaxis
The term for when a cell passes through a vessel wall between endothelial cells and in to tissue in response to infection
Diapedesis
This step of phagocytosis is when the neutrophil “recognizes” antibody or complement coated organism
Opsonization
The term for a neutrophil ingesting an opsonized organism bu surrounding it and moving it with pseudopods
Phagocytosis
Term for the granules of a neutrophil fusing with a phagosome and activating
Degranulation
Term for a neutrophil reducing oxygen in order to generate hydrogen peroxide
Oxidative or respiratory burst
Myeloperoxidase reacts with the hydrogen peroxide created during the neutrophils oxidative burst and together, what do these form?
Hypochlorous acid (bleach component)
What is the effect of hypochlorous acid on the engulfed microorganism?
Causes lipid damage to microbial membrane
What can occur if granules and metabolites leak to surrounding tissue?
Inflammation that may cause swelling and fever
What granules degrade the extracellular matrix of the neutrophil and act as chemotactic agents?
Tertiary granules
TRUE or FALSE:
A function of the neutrophil is as a source of transcobalamin I
TRUE
Term for when neutrophils leave thread-like structures from unfolded DNA that can trap and kill bacteria
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NET)
Term for the percentage of a cell type based on a 100-cell differential
Relative count
How is absolute count calculated?
Relative % x WBC count
Term for increased number of neutrophils
Neutrophilia
What are the different qualitative neutrophil changes that may be observed in infection?
- Toxic granulation
- Dohle bodies
- Vacuolization
TERM:
Prominent cytoplasm primary granules seen in infection
Toxic granulation
TERM:
Strands of endoplasmic reticulum RNA observed in infection
Dohle bodies
TERM:
Occurs in the cytoplasm due to phagocytosis
Vacuolization
Range for WBC count
3,600 - 10,600/uL
Relative count for neutrophils
50 - 70%
Absolute count for neutrophils
1,700 - 7,500/uL
Relative count for lymphocytes
18 - 42%
Absolute count for lymphocytes
1,000 - 3,200/uL
Relative count for monocytes
2 - 11%
Absolute count for monocytes
100 - 1,300/uL
What are some causes of neutrophilia?
(4)
- Bacterial infections
- Stress
- Inflammation
- Malignant disorders such as leukemias
Term for decreased neutrophil count
Neutropenia
What are some causes of neutropenia?
- Leukemia (typically because of chemotherapy)
- Aplastic anemia
- Infection
TRUE or FALSE:
Children have an inverse segmented neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio
TRUE
Congenital causes of neutropenia
- Failure of production
- Failure of bone marrow to release
- Destruction
- Misdistribution of cells
Causes of acquired neutropenia
- Viral infections
- Depletion of neutrophi storage pool in marrow
- Chemotherapy of other drugs
- Blood malignancies
Relative range for eosinophils
1 - 3%
High numbers of this cell type are seen in allergies, parasitic infections, and some leukemias
Eosinophils
Relative count for basophils
0 - 2%
What do the granules in basophils contain?
Histamine and heparin
A high count of this cell type is observed in CML and other myeloproliferative disorders.
Basophils
This cell type is a receptor for IgE and is involved in anaphylaxis and immediate hypersensitivity
Basophils
High numbers of this cell type are seen in some leukemias, bacterial infections, and rickettsial infections
Monocytes
DEFINITION:
The term used when any white count is >12,000/uL
Leukocytosis
DEFINITION:
Term used when a white cell count is <1,500/uL
Leukopenia
This qualitative deficiency occurs when the cell does not respond to stimuli
Chemotaxis deficiency
This type of qualitative WBC deficiency is autosomal recessive and causes partial albinism as well as recurrent pyrogenic infections
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
TRUE or FALSE:
Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare but fatal autosomal recessive condition
TRUE
Giant fused lysosome granules are seen in this qualitative WBC disorder

Chediak-Higashi syndrome
In this qualtitative WBC disorder there is no respiratory burst to activate H2O2
Chronic Granulomatous Disorder
What test do we perform to confirm chronic granulomatous disorder?
Nitroblue Tetrazolium Reduction Test
TRUE or FALSE:
The Nitroblue Tetrazolium Reduction Test will cause a dark blue reaction in chronic granulomatous diseased neutrophils
FALSE
CGD neutrophils will have no reaction
This qualitative disorder of WBCs is a benign inherited condition that has Dohle body-like inclusions
May-Hegglin Anomaly
In May-Hegglin anomaly, what are the Dohle-like inclusions composed of?
Precipitated myosin heavy chains
This qualitative WBC disorder has the presence of dark-staining coarse granules in neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. The granules are composed of partially digested mucopolysaccharides
Alder-Reilly Anomaly
How can you differentiate Alder-Reilly anomaly from toxic granulation?
Toxic granulation is seen only in neutrophils and can occur in conjunction with Dohle Bodies, neutrophilia, and a left shift.
Alder-Reilly anomaly is seen in neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes
This qualitative WBC disorder includes bleeding problems, giant platelets, and Dohle body-like inclusions
May-Hegglin anomaly
In this qualitative WBC disorder neutrophils have 1 or 2 lobes. There is no problem with cell function.
Pelger-Huet anomaly
This WBC disorder is due to a mutation on the lamin beta receptor gene
Pelger-Huet anomaly
Where might you see pseudo Pelger-Huet?
- Myeloproliferative disorders
- Burns
- Drug reactions
- Infections
Bi-lobed nuclues resembling spectacles or dumbells

Pelger-Huet anomaly
LE cells was an old method used in the lab for detecting what autoimmune disease?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
What test(s) replaced LE cells?
ANA and ENA
Intracellular homogenous material observed in segmented neutrophils
LE cells
Autosomal recessive disorder caused by defect in enzyme needed for glycolipid metabolism. Most commonly observed in ethnic Jews.
Gaucher’s disease
“Tissue paper” histiocytes caused by a defect in beta-glucocerebrosidase which is necessary for glycolipid metabolism

Gaucher’s disease
Autosomal recessive lipid storage disease caused by a defect in lysosomal hydrolase enzyme sphingomyelinase.
Niemann-Pick
Macrophages with foamy cytoplasm packed with lipid filled lysosomes

Neimann-Pick
Autosomal recessive lysosomal enzyme neurodegenerative disorder caused by a gene mutation or deletion of hexosaminidase A (HEXA) which leads to the accumulation of GM2 ganglioside and a destruction of neurons
Tay-Sachs
Types of myeloproliferative disorders (4)
Myelofibrosis
CML
Polycythemia Vera
Essential Thrombocythemia
DEFINITION:
Clonal hematopoietic stem cell diseases with expansion, excessive production, and over-accumulation of cells
Myeloproliferative disorders
What is another name for primary myelofibrosis?
Agnogenic (unknown origin) myeloid metaplasia
This myeloproliferative disorder produces a leukroerythroblastic state in which tear drop RBCs, large bizarre platelets, and micromegakaryocytes are seen.
Myelofibrosis
What myeloproliferative disorder typically results in a dry marrow tap?
Myelofibrosis
Bizarre platelets as well as micromegakaryocytes are seen with this myeloproliferative disorder

Myelofibrosis
What stains can be used on bone marrow samples to show increased reticulin due to myelofibrosis?
Trichrome or Silver stain
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
- Very high WBC count
- Philadelphia chromosome
- Decreased LAP score
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
Normal LAP score
20-100
CML LAP score
< 20 (typically around 7)
Also known as BCR-ABL transolcation or Chromosome 22
Philadelphia chromosome
This stain is used to distinguish between leukemoid reaction due to infection and CML
Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase (LAP)
Leukemoid reaction LAP score
>100
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
Stem cell disorder that affects all three cell lines: RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
Often ends in myelofibrosis
Polycythemia Vera
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
Often presents with headache, abdominal pain, hypertension, and ruddy complexion
Polycythemia Vera
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
Red cell line is most affected in this disorder causing an increase in blood viscosity. This in turn increases the risk of stroke and heart attack
Polycythemia Vera
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
What gene mutation is associated with PV?
JAK-2
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
- Increase in all cell lines
- Decreased erythropoietin levels
- Increased RBC mass (often >7million/uL)
- Normal O2 saturation
- Increased hemoglobin
Polycythemia Vera
This type of polycythemia is due to dehydration, heavy smoking, or obesity. Decreased plasma causes blood to become too concentrated.
Relative polycythemia
This type of polycythemia is due to increased erythropoietin or decreased oxygen delivery. Could be due to COPD or emphysema.
Secondary polycythemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
Clonal disorder of platelets involving a single multipotential stem cell
-Platelets are easily activated and clot of malfunction and hemorrhage occurs
Essential Thrombocythemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
- High platelet count >1,000,000/uL
- Micromegakaryocytes and bare nuclei may be present on peripheral blood smear
Essential Thrombocythemia
Disorder caused by an increased platelet count secondary to an existig problem such as acute hemorrhage, trauma, chronic infection, IDA, or malignancy.
Relative thrombocytosis
Leukemia VS Lymphoma:
Starts in the bone marrow and spreads through the blood and into the reticuloendothelial system
Leukemia
Leukemia VS Lymphoma:
Begins in the lymph nodes
Lymphoma
Most common type of leukemia in adults
Acute myeloid leukemia
FAB criteria for diagnosis of AML
>30% blasts
Hypercellular bone marrow
Fusion or bundles of primary granules seen in cells of the bone marrow. Indicates AML, AMML, or AMoL

Auer Rods
M0 is also known as?
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with minimal differentiation
What stains are negative for M0?
Myeloperoxidase and Sudan Black B
Will you see Auer Rods in M0 AML?
No
FAB classification for Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with minimal differentiation?
M0 (M-null)
FAB classification for Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without maturation
M1
Another name for FAB classification M1
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without maturation
- Worst type of AML to have
- 90% of cells are primarily blasts
- Auer Rods may be seen
M1 - Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without maturation
What cytochemical stains are positive for M1?
- Myeloperoxidase
- Sudan Black B
- Specific Esterase
This AML has chromosome abnormality t(8;21) as well as >20% blasts
M2- Acute Myeloid Leukemia with maturation
Name for FAB classification M2
Acute Myeloid Leukemia with maturation
TRUE or FALSE:
You will see maturation beyond promyelocytes in the bone marrow with M2 AML
TRUE
Will you see Auer Rods in Acute Myeloid Leukemia with maturation?
Yes
Name for M3
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
This AML has the chromosome abnormality t(15;17) and the majority of cells seen are promyelocytes with large granules as well as prominent Auer Rods in bundles

M3 - Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
DIC often occurs with which AML?
M3 - Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
What stains are positive with M3?
Peroxidase and Sudan Black B
Name(s) for FAB M4
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
or
Naegli
In this AML, cells have features of monocytes and immature granulocytes. Myeloblasts and monoblasts are present.

M4 - Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
What stains are positive with AML M4?
Specific and non-specific esterase
Name(s) for FAB M5 AML
Acute monocytic leukemia
or
Schilling leukemia
With this AML, >80% of the bone marrow cells are of monocytic origin. There is a high prevalence of extramedullary tumors, especially in the gums.
M5 Acute monocytic leukemia
What stain is positive with M5?
What stain is negative with M5?
Positive: Non-specific esterase
Negative: Specific esterase
Name(s) for FAB M6 AML
Acute erythroid leukemia
or
Erythroleukemia
or
DiGuglielmo’s
With this AML NRBCs, and myeloblasts are seen in the peripheral blood. >50% of nucleated bone marrow cells are normoblasts and >20% are myeloblasts.
M6 Acute erythroid leukemia
When diagnosing M6 AML, you need to be able to differentiate it from what other disorders?
-Megaloblastic anemia - has hypersegmented neutrophils
and
-Myelodyplastic syndrome Polycythemia Vera - has less NRBCs and bone marrow will look different
Name for FAB M7 AML
Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia
This AML is very rare
- Related to myelofibrosis
- Blasts have abundant budding cytoplasm
- Platelet count is normal or high
- Platelet peroxidase is specific

M7 - Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia
This cytochemical stain is useful in differentiating blasts in AML from ALL blasts because the enzyme is found in primary granules of myeloid cells
Myeloperoxidase
This cytochemical stain is useful in differentiating AML from ALL. It stains the phospholipids, neutral fats, and sterols found in primary and secondary granules.
Sudan Black B
These cytochemical stains are used to differentiate neutrophilic granulocytes from cells on monocytic origin
Esterases
Specific esterase is positive for which cell type?
Myeloid cells
Naphthol AS-D Chloroacetate is which esterase cytochemical stain?
Specific esterase
Non-specific esterase is positive for which cell line?
Monocytes
Alpha-naphthyl acetate or butyrate is which esterase cytochemical stain?
Non-specific esterase
Which is most specific for monocytes: Acetate or Butyrate?
Butyrate
Which is more sensitive for monocytes:
Acetate or Butyrate?
Acetate
Butyrate or Acetate non-specific esterase stain

Acetate
Butyrate or Acetate non-specific esterase stain?

Butyrate
This cytochemical stain stains glycogen and related components. It is helpful in diagnosing erthroleukemia. Lymphocytes, segmented neutrophils, and nucleated red cells are positive for this stain.
Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS)
Which AMLs are positive for Sudan Black B and Myeloperoxidase?
M1, M2, M3, M4
Which AMLs are positive for Non-specific esterase stain?
M4, M5, M6, M7
Which leukemias are positive for Specific esterase?
M1, M2, M3, M4
Which leukemias are positive for Periodic Acid-Schiff stain?
M6, M7, and Acute lymphocytic leukemia
If only PAS is positive and all other stains are negative, what leukemia are we looking at?
ALL
If non-specific esterase is positive and all other stains are negative, what leukemia are we looking at?
M5 - Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
If both non-specific and specific esterase stains are positive, what leukemia are we looking at?
M4 - Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia