a polymorphonuclear leukocyte in humans that may be stained with dyes
adjective
2.
able to stain with specific dyes
Examples of 'heterophile' in a sentence
heterophile
Rheumatoid factor and heterophile antibodies were negative.
James Nguyen, Rosy Thachil, Neil Vyas, Thomas Marino 2016, 'Falsely elevated troponin: rare occurrence or future problem', Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectiveshttp://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32952/pdf_235. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Rapid (monospot) tests for these heterophile antibodies are used to screen patients for infectious mononucleosis.
Eric McCoy, Amal Shafi 2017, 'Infectious Mononucleosis: Pharyngitis and Morbilliform Rash', Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicinehttp://jetem.org/infectious_mononucleosis/. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Several investigations confirmed false elevated troponin levels secondary to heterophile antibody interference.
Sam Ghali, Keith Lewis, Viviane Kazan, Neezam Altorok, Jamil Taji, Mohammad Taleb,Kiranmayee Lanka, Ragheb Assaly 2012, 'Fluctuation of Spuriously Elevated Troponin I: A Case Report', Case Reports in Critical Carehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/585879. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Heterophile antibody test was positive and lymph node biopsy showed non -specific reactive hyperplasia.
Somani S K, Das S K, Roy Trishit, Ghosh A 2003, 'A Case Of Infectious Mononucleosis With Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy',Annals of Indian Academy of Neurologyhttp://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2003;volume=6;issue=2;spage=45;epage=47;aulast=Somani;type=0. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The variables included the amount of erythrocyte, leukocyte, differential leukocyte, heterophile-lymphocyte ratio, hemoglobin level, hematocrit value, and total plasma protein.
Ismoyowati Ismoyowati, M Samsi, M Mufti 2012, 'Different Haematological Condition, Immune System and Comfort of Muscovy Duck andLocal Duck Reared in Dry and Wet Seasons', Animal Productionhttp://animalproduction.net/index.php/JAP/article/view/371. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Human heterophile antibodies may develop after infection or contact with animal tissues or animal serum products.
Daniele G. Soares, Françoise Millot, Isabelle Lacroix, Jean-Pierre Lotz 2016, 'Heterophile Antibody Interference led to Unneeded Chemotherapy in a Testicular CancerPatient', Urology Case Reportshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442016300833. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)