HEMA1112 WBC ID

basophil

• nucleus: variably shaped from round to band to two lobes

• granules: variably sized dark purple-black (often lie over the nucleus)

• 0-2%

monocyte

• nucleus: variable convoluted shape; lacy, spider-web-like, light purple

• cytoplasm: abundant, gray-blue w/ many fine granules

• 1-10%

neutrophil

• nucleus: 2-5 lobes, dark purple w/ dense clumps of chromatin separated by lighter purple areas

• cytoplasm: light pink w/ many tiny light purple-pink granules

• 45-70%

eosinophil

• nucleus: dark purple w/ coarse chromatin clumps (usually in band form or only two lobes

• granules: large, round, bright orange-pink, evenly fill cytplasm

• 0-6%

lymphocyte

• nucleus: deep purple, dense, compact chromatin clumps; usually round

• cytoplasm: small amount, pale blue

• 25-45%