by MyH Editorial Team | Jun 12, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Introduction Blood transfusions are life-saving medical procedures, but incompatible blood types can lead to severe and potentially fatal reactions. To ensure safety, we rely on a meticulous process of antibody identification, and a key tool in this process is the...
by MyH Editorial Team | Jun 10, 2024 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) or previously known as Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It arises from lymphocytes that become abnormal and grow uncontrollably causing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma...
by MyH Editorial Team | Jun 5, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Introduction A key component of pre-transfusion testing is antibody identification (ABID). This procedure identifies clinically significant antibodies present in the recipient’s plasma or serum that can react with antigens on donor red blood cells (RBCs). These...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 31, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Introduction Antibody screening, a cornerstone of blood transfusion safety, aims to detect clinically significant unexpected red blood cell (RBC) antibodies in a patient’s plasma or serum. These antibodies can develop through various mechanisms, including...
by MyH Editorial Team | May 25, 2024 | Hemostasis Disorders
Key Takeaways Thrombosis are blood clots forming in blood vessels, blocking blood flow. It can occur in the veins (venous thrombosis) or arteries (arterial thrombosis). What causes it? ▾ Inherited factors (genetic mutations) – increase risk but not always...
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