Neutrophil polymorphonuclear

Neutrophil polymorphonuclear
  • Size : Medium, 12-15 µm
  • N/C ratio= Medium, 0.4
  • Cytoplasm
    • Extension : Abundant
    • Basophilia : Absent
    • Number of granules : Numerous
    • Color of granules : Brown = neutrophil
    • Membrane : Regular
  • Nucleus
    • Situation : Central
    • Chromatin : Dense
    • Nucleoli : Absent
    • Membrane : Regular
  • Normal values : 1.5 - 7 x 10(9)/L
  • Description / Pathology :

    Round cell of average size, segmented nucleus (2-5 lobes connected by chromatin filaments), with a condensed chromatin, no nucleolus, unstained cytoplasm covered with fine neutrophil granules.

    PNN Leukocytosis: Reactive (in case of infections + + +), Granulocytic regeneration, Treatment with corticosteroid drugs, Tobacco consumption.

    Pregnancy.

    Very rare neutrophil leukemia (diagnosis of exclusion)

Corporate