M2: Microscopic Examination (Part 3: Microscopy) Flashcards
is the most common type of microscopy performed in the urinalysis laboratory.
Bright-field microscopy
The type of microscopy used depends on what 3 factors
- specimen type
- refractive index of the object
- ability to image unstained living cells.
Identify what system the following parts of microscope belong to:
oculars, objectives (coarse & fine adjustment
knobs)
Lens system
Identify what system the following parts of microscope belong to:
light source, condenser, field diaphragm
Illumination system
Identify what system the following parts of microscope belong to:
base, body tube, and nosepiece
Body
Identify what system of the microscope:
holds the slide on place
Mechanical stage
EYEPIECE
Clinical laboratory microscopes are?
binocular
allowing the examination to be performed using both eyes to provide
more complete visualization
EYEPIECE
can be rotated to compensate for variations in vision between the operators’ eyes
diopter adjustment knob
EYEPIECE
can be adjusted horizontally to adapt to differences in interpupillary distance between operators.
oculars
EYEPIECE
Laboratory microscopes normally contain oculars capable of increasing the magnification to how many times.
10 times (10x)
EYEPIECE
T or F
The field of view varies with the field number engraved
on the eyepiece and the magnification of the objective
T
EYEPIECE
T or F
The higher the magnification, the higher the field of view
will be
F (The higher the magnification, the smaller the field of view
will be)
EYEPIECE
Formula for field of view?
Field no. ( diameter in mm) / M (magnification of objective)
- are adjusted to be near the specimen and perform
the initial magnification of the object on the mechanical
stage - image then passes to the oculars for further
resolution (ability to visualize fine details)
Objectives
2 features of objective lenses?
- Parcentered
- Parfocal
OBJECTIVES
ability to retain the central FOV ( (when the
user switches from one objective to another)
2 features of objective lenses
Parcentered
OBJECTIVES
ability of the objective to remain in focus regardless of the objective used
2 features of objective lenses
Parfocal
OBJECTIVES
is the ability of the lens to distinguish two small
objects that are a specific distance apart
Resolution
OBJECTIVES
- is best when the distance between the two objects is small
- dependent on the wavelength of light and the numerical aperture of the lens
Resolving power
OBJECTIVES
T or F
The shorter the wavelength of light, the greater the resolving power of the microscope will be.
T
OBJECTIVES
Routinely used objectives in the clinical laboratory and their magnification
10× (low power, dry), 40× (high power, dry),
and 100× (oil immersion)
OBJECTIVES
objectives used for examination of urine
sediment
10× and 40×
OBJECTIVES
The distance between the slide and the objective is controlled by the?
coarse- and fine-focusing knobs
OBJECTIVES
- Initial focusing is performed using this
- moves the mechanical stage noticeably up and down until the object comes into view
coarse knob
OBJECTIVES
sharpen the image
Fine-focusing knob
OBJECTIVES
T or F
When using a parfocal microscope, the coarse and fine knob should be used for adjustment when changing
magnifications
F ( only the fine knob should be used for adjustment when changing magnifications)
OBJECTIVES
- is the distance between the objective & the coverslip on the slide
- decreases as magnification of the objective increases
Working distance
OBJECTIVES
T or F
Working distance increases as magnification of the objective increases
F (Decreases as magnification of the objective increases)
OBJECTIVES
Identify what objective:
Magnification - 4x
Color- red
Scanner
OBJECTIVES
Identify what objective:
Magnification - 10x
Color- yellow
LPO
OBJECTIVES
Identify what objective:
Magnification - 40x
Color- Blue
HPO
OBJECTIVES
Identify what objective:
Magnification - 100x
Color- White
OIO
ILLUMINATION
light source located in the base of the microscope
Illuminator
ILLUMINATION
Equipped in light source that regulate the intensity of the light
rheostat
ILLUMINATION
may also be placed on the light source to vary the illumination and wavelengths of the emitted
light
Filters
ILLUMINATION
contained in the light source controls the diameter
of the light beam reaching the slide and is adjusted for optimal illumination
field diaphragm
ILLUMINATION
located below the stage then focuses the light on the specimen and controls the light for uniform illumination
condenser
ILLUMINATION
this specific component in the condenser controls the amount of light and the angle of light rays that pass to the specimen and lens, which affects resolution, contrast, and depth of the field of image
aperture diaphragm
ILLUMINATION
moves the condenser up and down to focus light on the object
condenser adjustment (focus) knob
ILLUMINATION
Maximum resolution is achieved by adjusting aperture diaphragm to what percent?
75% of the
numerical aperture of the objective
ILLUMINATION
T or F
The aperture diaphragm can be used to reduce light intensity because it increases resolution
F ( The aperture diaphragm should
not be used to reduce light intensity because it decreases resolution)
ILLUMINATION
What is used to reduce light but retain resolution
microscope lamp rheostat
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER
ILLUMINATION
Two adjustments to the condenser that provides optimal viewing of the illuminated field
centering and Köhler
illumination
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
These (2) must be adjusted each time the microscope is used and each time the objective is changed.
condenser and field diaphragms
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
Familiarize the steps in centering the condenser and kohler illumination
- Place a slide on the stage and focus the object using the low-power objective with the condenser raised
- Close the field diaphragm
- Lower the condenser until the edges of the field diaphragm are sharply focused
- Center the image of the field diaphragm with the condenser centering screws
- Open the field diaphragm until its image is at the edge of the field
- Adjust the aperture diaphragm until approximately 75% of the field is visible (OR Remove an eyepiece and look down through the eyepiece tube; OR replace eyepiece)
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
T or F
The microscope should always be covered when not in use to protect it from dust
T
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
If any optical surface becomes coated with dust, it should be carefully removed with a?
camel-hair brush
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
Optical surfaces should be cleaned with ?
lens paper
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
Clean any contaminated lens immediately with a?
commercial lens cleaner
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
T or F
An oil immersion lens must be wiped free of oil and cleaned after each use
T
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
T or F
Light sources are replaced as necessary
T
CENTERING THE CONDENSER AND KÖHLER ILLUMINATION
T or F
A monthly professional cleaning for the microscope is recommended
F (annual professional cleaning)
TYPES OF MICROSCOPY
- Most frequently used in the clinical laboratory routine urinalysis
- Objects appear dark against a light background
- light source emitting light in the visible wavelength range
Bright-Field Microscopy
TYPES OF MICROSCOPY
T or F
Use of bright-field microscopy for the examination of urine sediment can present problems when the amount of light reaching the specimen is not properly controlled
T
T or F
Sediment constituents with a low refractive index will
be observed properly when subjected to light of high intensity
F (Sediment constituents with a low refractive index will be overlooked when subjected to light of high intensity)
Subdued light is needed to see the more translucent
formed elements of the urine such as?
hyaline casts, crystals and mucus threads