Introduction The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test, also known as the sed rate or Westergren test, is a non-specific blood test that measures the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) settle at the bottom of a tube. It is a simple and inexpensive test that can...
Introduction Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) or new methylene blue (NMB) stains are also known as supravital stains. These stains are commonly used to stain reticulocytes, Heinz bodies or H inclusions. Enumeration of reticulocytes is a simple technique to assess bone...
Introduction Peripheral blood smears are usually ordered together with a full blood count. A full blood count is able to give the quantitative results of the blood cells whereas morphological abnormalities of the blood cells are viewed from the blood smear. Using...
Introduction Complete blood count (CBC) with differential or complete blood picture is a routine blood test that provides a comprehensive picture of the body’s blood cells. It measures the number, size, and maturity of various types of blood cells, including:...
TL;DR What is ITP? ▾ Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count. Platelets are essential blood cells that help form clots and prevent bleeding. Causes ▾ The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy...
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