by MH Team | Oct 30, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
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:...
by MH Team | Oct 23, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
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...
by MH Team | Oct 20, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Definition ▾ Widespread activation of coagulation and fibrinolytic pathways as a secondary complication causing generalized hemorrhage and thrombosis. Causes ▾ Hypersensitivity reactions Incompatible transfusion reaction Incompatible organ transplantation...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Definition ▾ G6PD deficiency anemia is an inherited hemolytic anemia due to red cell enzyme defect. X-linked recessive disorder – full expression only seen in males. G6PD deficiency symptoms & signs ▾ Usually asymptomatic Acute intravascular hemolytic...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Definition ▾ Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary chronic hemolytic anemia caused by the production of Hb S (a qualitative hemoglobin defect due to a β-globin gene codon 6 mutation [glutamic acid → valine]) Pathophysiology ▾ Sickle cell anemia is a genetic...
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