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A cytochemical, light and electron microscopic study of the peripheral blood leucocytes of hybrid surubim catfish (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans x Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum)

A cytochemical, light and electron microscopic study of the peripheral blood leucocytes of hybrid... This paper describes the results of our initial studies with hybrid surubim catfish leucocytes and suggests that the techniques used may have further application. According to size, shape, staining patterns and ultrastructure, five blood leucocyte types were identified in the peripheral blood of surubim: lymphocytes, thrombocytes, monocytes, neutrophils and eosinophils. A tentative plasma cell was also observed by electron microscopy. Haematocrit and leucocrit were also analysed and reference values for these parameters are proposed. The results obtained in the present study should be useful to support further evaluations, and to develop or refine methods to properly evaluate the health status of this fish. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Comparative Clinical Pathology Springer Journals

A cytochemical, light and electron microscopic study of the peripheral blood leucocytes of hybrid surubim catfish (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans x Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum)

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Springer-Verlag London Limited
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Pathology; Hematology; Oncology
eISSN
1618-565X
DOI
10.1007/s00580-003-0484-0
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Abstract

This paper describes the results of our initial studies with hybrid surubim catfish leucocytes and suggests that the techniques used may have further application. According to size, shape, staining patterns and ultrastructure, five blood leucocyte types were identified in the peripheral blood of surubim: lymphocytes, thrombocytes, monocytes, neutrophils and eosinophils. A tentative plasma cell was also observed by electron microscopy. Haematocrit and leucocrit were also analysed and reference values for these parameters are proposed. The results obtained in the present study should be useful to support further evaluations, and to develop or refine methods to properly evaluate the health status of this fish.

Journal

Comparative Clinical PathologySpringer Journals

Published: Sep 1, 2003

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