by MH Team | Oct 30, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
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...
by MH Team | Oct 30, 2023 | Lab Protocols, Red Blood Cells
Introduction A Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential is a common and fundamental blood test that provides a detailed overview of the different types of cells circulating in the blood. It measures the number, size, and characteristics of Red Blood Cells (RBCs):...
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 Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a condition with widespread activation of coagulation and fibrinolytic pathways as a secondary complication causing generalized hemorrhage and thrombosis. Causes ▾: Hypersensitivity reactions Incompatible...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR G6PD deficiency is an inherited hemolytic anemia due to red cell enzyme defect. It is an X-linked recessive disorder, thus, full expression is only seen in males. G6PD deficiency symptoms & signs ▾: It is usually asymptomatic. Acute intravascular...
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