Lymphocyte, large
Normal case - Lymphocyte, large
Normal case - Lymphocyte, large granular
Normal case - Lymphocyte, large granular
CHARACTERISTIC of Lymphocyte, large
Size |
12 - 16 um in diameter |
Cytoplasm |
More abundant cytoplasm than small lymphocyte Cytoplasm is weakly basophilic and stains pale blue Have a dozen or so quite prominent azurophilic granules which contain lysosomal enzymes. These are called large granular lymphocytes, which are lymphokine-activated T cells and natural killer cells. |
Nucleus |
Round or slightly indented |
Chromatin |
Less condensed |
Outline |
Irregular |
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Last updated on 25 February, 2000.
Prepared by HKMTAQAP Haematology & Serology Panel.
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