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Cryptococcus neoformans is the MOST likely identification of the encapsulated yeast in this question. C. neoformans is urease +, and grows brown colonies on birdseed agar. In addition, India ink stain can also be used for Cryptococus spp. identification.

What is the MOST likely identification of an encapsulated yeast in a blood culture bottle from a patient with septicemia with the following additional culture information?:

Failure to produce germ tubes

Urease positive

Produced brown pigment on bird seed agar

The intended response is "transfusion dimorphism". The microcytic, hypochromic erythrocytes suggests iron deficiency anemia. Interspersed among these cells are normocytic, normochromic erythrocytes suggesting two populations of red cells following transfusion. This was a case of severe iron deficiency treated with red cell transfusions and iron supplement.

The condition most likely associated with the peripheral blood picture in the photograph is:

Blood Bank

What other component(s) can be shipped together with Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)?

Urinalysis & Other Body Fluids

Match the following urine chemical reagent strip test pads to the disease or disorder that would most likely cause a positive test result.

1. Ketones

2. Blood

3. Bilirubin

4. Nitrites