Basophil maturation

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8 Basophil maturation

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FIGURE 8–1 Basophilic sequence—Basophil. Maturation parallels that of the neutrophil; however, immature stages are very rare and generally seen only in basophil proliferative disorders.

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FIGURE 8–2A Basophil.

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FIGURE 8–2B Basophil. Note that granules are water-soluble and may be dissolved during the staining process, leaving clear area in the cytoplasm.

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