by MyH Editorial 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 MyH Editorial 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 MyH Editorial 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 MyH Editorial 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 MyH Editorial Team | Dec 21, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Procedure At A Glance Rh typing is a serologic test that determines whether red blood cells carry the RhD antigen, and in extended panels, the C, c, E, and e antigens. It is essential for safe transfusion and for preventing hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn...
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