Nucleus
Most cells have a round or oval nucleus, however, some nuclei may be highly lobulated as demonstrated by the large white blood cells in this blood smear. These cells, called are neutrophils, are also referred to as polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) based on their nuclear shapes. The vast majority of cells in this blood smear are red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are unique in that they lack a nucleus. 1000x
White blood cells
Most cells have a round or oval nucleus, however, some nuclei may be highly lobulated as demonstrated by the large white blood cells in this blood smear. These cells, called are neutrophils, are also referred to as polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) based on their nuclear shapes. The vast majority of cells in this blood smear are red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are unique in that they lack a nucleus. 1000x
- Multilobed nuclei
Most cells have a round or oval nucleus, however, some nuclei may be highly lobulated as demonstrated by the large white blood cells in this blood smear. These cells, called are neutrophils, are also referred to as polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) based on their nuclear shapes. The vast majority of cells in this blood smear are red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are unique in that they lack a nucleus. 1000x
Red blood cells
Most cells have a round or oval nucleus, however, some nuclei may be highly lobulated as demonstrated by the large white blood cells in this blood smear. These cells, called are neutrophils, are also referred to as polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) based on their nuclear shapes. The vast majority of cells in this blood smear are red blood cells (erythrocytes), which are unique in that they lack a nucleus. 1000x