Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

TL;DR Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is essential for various bodily functions, including DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and nervous system health. Causes ▾: Insufficient intake (strict...
Blood Collection Tube (Vacutainer) Types

Blood Collection Tube (Vacutainer) Types

TL;DR Vacutainers Tube Top ColorAdditiveMode of ActionClotting TimeCommonly Associated TestsRed (Plain)NoneN/A (allows natural clotting)Allow complete clotting (15-30 minutes)Chemistry panels (after serum separation)Red (Speckled)Clot activator (silica...
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

TL;DR Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (disease) is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It arises from lymphocytes (white blood cells) that become abnormal and grow uncontrollably. Classification ▾ Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (disease) is classified...
Antibody Identification

Antibody Identification

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...