by MH Team | Dec 31, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Procedure At a Glance The Direct Antiglobulin Test or also known as DAT is the cornerstone laboratory test for diagnosing autoimmune hemolytic anemia, drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, and hemolytic transfusion reactions...
by MH Team | Dec 30, 2023 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Primary hemostasis is the body’s rapid response to a broken blood vessel in the physiology of hemostasis, forming a platelet plug through platelet adhesion and platelet aggregation before the secondary hemostasis (coagulation cascade) kicks...
by MH Team | Dec 27, 2023 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Venous thromboembolism or also known as VTE is a condition where a blood clot (thrombosis) forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) or pelvis, and can travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This is a serious condition...
by MH Team | Dec 22, 2023 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Arterial thrombosis forms when a clot blocks an artery, cutting off blood supply to vital organs. Risk factors ▾: Age, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, and others. Symptoms ▾: Sudden pain, weakness, numbness, and discoloration can...
by MH Team | Dec 21, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Procedure At A Glance The purpose of Rh typing is to determine the presence or absence of the RhD antigen on an individual’s red blood cells to prevent transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). Label tubes. Add a drop of a 2-5% patient...
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