by MH Team | Jun 6, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
Introduction A Coagulation Screening Panel (Coagulation Panel) is a group of blood tests commonly ordered together to assess a person’s blood clotting ability. Its primary purpose is to provide a broad overview of the hemostatic system, which is the complex...
by MH Team | Jun 4, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Basophilia (High basophils) are abnormally high absolute basophil count (typically > 0.1 x 109/L). Role of Basophils ▾: Primarily involved in allergic reactions (releasing histamine, heparin, leukotrienes), defense against parasites, and modulating immune...
by MH Team | Jun 2, 2025 | Lab Protocols
Introduction The D-dimer test is a rapid and widely used diagnostic tool primarily for its high negative predictive value, meaning a normal D-dimer level can effectively rule out acute thrombotic events like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in...
by MH Team | May 30, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Lymphopenia is defined as abnormally low lymphocytes in the blood (e.g., <1.0 x 109/L in adults). Lymphocytes ▾: Crucial immune cells (T cells, B cells, NK cells) providing specific defense against pathogens and abnormal cells. Causes ▾: Decreased Production:...
by MH Team | May 28, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Monocytosis or high monocytes is an increased absolute monocyte count in peripheral blood, typically > 0.8−1.0 x 109/L. It’s a non-specific indicator of an underlying condition, not a disease itself. Causes ▾: Broadly categorized into infections...
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