by MH Team | Feb 28, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic blood disorder characterized by an increased production of red blood cells. It is caused by genetic mutations in the bone marrow particularly JAK2 mutations. Polycythemia Vera (PV) Symptoms ▾ May...
by MH Team | Feb 27, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of chronic blood cancers characterized by overproduction of one or more types of blood cells in the bone marrow. Classifications ▾ Essential Thrombocythemia (ET): Increased platelet count Polycythemia Vera (PV):...
by MH Team | Feb 24, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It affects the cells responsible for fighting infection and carrying oxygen throughout the body. How does it occur? ▾ Normally, blood cells develop from stem cells in the bone marrow. In leukemia, the...
by MH Team | Feb 21, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Lymphoma is a group of cancers affecting the lymphatic system, vital for immunity. It encompasses both malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) forms. Key differences ▾ Malignant lymphoma: Uncontrolled cell growth in lymphocytes, potentially spreading...
by MH Team | Feb 17, 2024 | Lab Protocols, Transfusion Medicine
Introduction A serological crossmatch, also known as a blood compatibility test, is a vital procedure performed before a blood transfusion to ensure compatibility between the donor’s red blood cells and the recipient’s serum or plasma. In the realm...
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