Morphology of human blood cells

Abstract

Besides gaining an appreciation of the variety of cellular types and forms contained in circulating human blood, the detailed morphology of normal blood cells provides valuable baseline information for future studies using SEM to evaluate extracorporeal circulation induced cellular changes. Preoperative detection of abnormal platelet morphology and function in the presence of normal platelet numbers could conceivably be attained. A better understanding of the morphologic cellular features of some hematologic disorders may also accrue.