by MyH Editorial Team | Dec 11, 2023 | Hemostasis Disorders, Lab Protocols
Procedure-at-a-Glance StepAction1. PreparationPrepare 1:1 mix of Patient Plasma (PP) and Pooled Normal Plasma (NP).2. Immediate MixRun APTT on NP, PP, and the 1:1 Mix immediately.3. IncubationIncubate the 1:1 Mix and NP at 37°C for 1–2 hours.4. Post-Incub....
by MyH Editorial Team | Dec 5, 2023 | White Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Acute myeloid leukemia or AML for short is an aggressive, fast-growing cancer where the bone marrow produces “blasts” (immature myeloid cells) that can’t mature into functional blood cells. Predisposing factors ▾: DNA damaging...
by MyH Editorial Team | Dec 1, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Procedure At A Glance The ABO RhD test (Blood group typing) tube method involves Forward Grouping (identifying antigens on red blood cells) and Reverse Grouping (identifying antibodies in plasma). Key Steps ▾ Prepare Red Cell Suspensions: Create a standardized...
by MyH Editorial Team | Nov 29, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Alpha thalassemia is an inherited hemolytic anemia due deletions or point mutation (uncommon) of the α-globin gene leading to reduced production or absence of α-chains needed for hemoglobin. It has an autosomal recessive inheritance...
by MyH Editorial Team | Nov 28, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
Procedure At-A-Glance HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) Procedure (Specifically the VARIANT II Beta Thalassemia Short Program). Sample Preparation: Collect a blood sample, preferably in EDTA. Lysate is prepared from the blood sample according to the...
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