by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 17, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Procedure At A Glance The purpose serologic cross-matching (blood compatibility test) is to detect ABO incompatibility and clinically significant antibodies in recipient serum/plasma against donor red blood cells. Immediate Spin (IS) Phase Add 2 drops of Recipient...
by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2024 | Commentaries, general
What is hemato-oncology (blood cancer)? Hemato-oncology specifically combines areas of hematology and oncology to diagnose and manage cancers that develop in the blood cells, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and other blood-related organs. Hemato-oncology is a fascinating...
by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2024 | Commentaries, general
What is hematopathology? Hemato-what? Ah, hematopathology! This exciting field bridges the gap between these two specialties. It combines the expertise of both hematology and pathology, focusing specifically on diseases and disorders affecting: Blood cells: Their...
by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 10, 2024 | Lab Protocols, White Blood Cells
Procedure-At-A-Glance Sample Collection: Obtain whole blood in EDTA or Heparin anticoagulated tubes. Cell Preparation: Isolate PBMCs using density gradient centrifugation or utilize a standard red blood cell (RBC) lysis method. Washing: Wash cells with flow cytometry...
by MyH Editorial Team | Feb 1, 2024 | Lab Protocols
Key Takeaways Cell surface markers are indispensable in hematology, acting as unique “fingerprints” that allow for the precise identification, classification, and functional understanding of various blood cell types. For example, CD34 is a pivotal marker...
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