Outline the six stages of granulocytic maturation, from youngest (stage 1) to oldest (stage 6). Your description should include: Approximate size Nuclear traits (lobulation, segmentation, condensation, presence/absence nucleoli) Cytoplasmic changes (staining characteristics and granulation)

Identify the stage of maturation for the following cells:

Which of the following is true of thrombopoietin?

Match the RBC index with the corresponding definition:

This principle relies on detecting electrical resistance as cells pass through a detector and is used by most of the major hematology analyzers to enumerate cells:

VCS technology is utilized to characterize cells in the WBC differential by which hematology analyzer manufacturer? 

What is the normal M:E ratio range in a healthy adult? 

Which is the MOST mature precursor cell found in the mitotic pool?

Absolute cell count calculations adjust for what variation(s)?

An instrument printout indicates an MCV of 90 fl and an MCHC of 26 g/dl. The RDW is within range. How will the red cells appear under the microscope?