A cell is described as having an eccentric heavily stained ...

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A cell is described as having an eccentric heavily stained (condensed chromatin) nucleus with blue cytoplasm. A pale perinuclear Golgi complex is noted next to the nucleus. What is this cell?
 
  a. Myelocyte
  b. Plasma cell
  c. Lymphocyte
  d. Myeloblast

Question 2

Why should spinal fluid tests be performed within 30 minutes of collection?
 
  a. Cells begin to deteriorate quickly.
  b. The conditions detected by the tests are often life threatening.
  c. They are often ordered stat.
  d. All of the above are true.

[karlss]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The description fits that of a plasma cell. These are fully differentiated B cells, whose function is to make and secrete specific immunoglobulin (antibody). Because the cytoplasm is rich in ribonucleic acid (RNA) needed for this synthesis, the cytoplasm often stains a brilliant blue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Spinal fluids should be performed within 30 minutes of collection for all the reasons listed.

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[ricroger]

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