by MyH Editorial Team | May 31, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Protocol-at-a-Glance Antibody screening is a pre-transfusion test that detects unexpected red blood cell antibodies in a patient’s plasma. It protects against hemolytic transfusion reactions and guides safe blood selection [1,2]. Label tubes: one per screening...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 25, 2024 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel. It can block blood flow partially or completely, causing tissue damage, organ injury, or sudden death if the clot travels. Types: Thrombosis is grouped into venous (most...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 23, 2024 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways A blood clotting disorder is any condition that disrupts the body’s clotting balance, causing either abnormal bleeding or unwanted clots inside healthy vessels. Types ▾: Disorders are either inherited (hemophilia A and B, von Willebrand...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 19, 2024 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways A platelet function disorder is a condition where platelets are present in normal numbers but do not stick, activate, or clump properly, so even small injuries can cause prolonged bleeding [1]. Causes ▾: The main inherited forms are Glanzmann...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 17, 2024 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count below 150,000 per microliter of blood. It increases the risk of bruising and bleeding because platelets are the cells that plug damaged blood vessels. Causes ▾: Causes fall into three groups: decreased...
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