Microbiology & infectious diseases

Parasitology-general

Artifacts



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Nat Pernick, M.D.
Cite this page: Pernick N. Artifacts. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/parasitologyartifacts.html. Accessed December 26th, 2024.
Definition / general
  • Artifacts include
    • Stool:
      • Epithelial and white blood cells
      • Yeast and fungal elements
      • Pollen grains
      • Plant material and plant hairs
    • Blood:
      • Platelets
      • Nucleated red blood cells
      • Fungi
    • Tissue:
      • Yeast
      • Seeds
    • Other:
      • Nonparasitic worms and larvae
Microscopic (histologic) images

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Epithelial cell in stool

Fungal spore in stool

Fungal element in stool - AFP stain

Pollen grain in stool


Plant hair in stool

Platelets in blood

Nucleated RBC in blood

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