Which of the following has the most controversial morphologic identification system?

a. Progenitor cells
b. Stem cells
c. Promyelocytes
d. Bands


ANS: D
At least three systems exist for morphologic identification of band neutrophils. They vary with the shape of the nucleus. Hematology analyzers that perform automated differentials classify them (bands) with polymorphonuclear (segmented) neutrophils; therefore many laboratories now use the same criteria when identifying cells using the microscope.

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