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...
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...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR 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...
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