Basophil

Normal case - Basophil and neutrophil

 

CHARACTERISTIC of Basophil

Size

10 - 14 um in diameter

Cytoplasm

With purple-black granules

Nucleus

Usually obscured by purple-black granules

 

Reference:

  1. Blood Cells A Practical Guide, Barbara J. Bain, 2nd Edition,1995. P.86 - 87

Last updated on 25 February, 2000.

Prepared by HKMTAQAP Haematology & Serology Panel.

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