Sickle Cell Disease Test

Sickle Cell Disease Test

Procedure At a Glance The Dithionite Solubility Test (Sickle Cell Disease Test) is a screening method used to detect the presence of abnormal Hemoglobin S (HbS), indicative of Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Trait. Ensure a freshly prepared dithionite solution is...
Fibrinolysis

Fibrinolysis

TL;DR Key Function of Fibrinolysis: Dissolves fibrin clots after wound healing, restoring blood flow and preventing unwanted thrombus formation. Essential Players ▾ Plasminogen: The inactive precursor protein, waiting to be activated. Plasmin: The active enzyme...
Secondary Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade

Secondary Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade

TL;DR The coagulation cascade is a complex series of biochemical reactions that occur in the blood when a vessel is injured. It’s a tightly regulated process that involves numerous proteins, called coagulation factors, working together to form a blood clot and...