Iron studies reveal iron deficiency, overload, and other conditions. Learn how MCV, ferritin, and other markers help decipher iron status and guide treatment.
Red Blood Cells
Folate Deficiency
Folate deficiency, a lack of vitamin B9, can lead to fatigue, weakness, and even birth defects.
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition, disrupts vitamin B12 absorption. This leads to fatigue, nerve problems, and a special type of anemia. Early diagnosis and B12 replacement therapy are key for good health.
Severe Malarial Anemia
Malaria, a mosquito-borne illness, can cause severe anemia (low red blood cells) leading to weakness & fatigue. While most malaria cases are mild, severe anemia requires prompt medical attention.
Preparation of Thick Blood Films for Parasites
Unveiling hidden threats! Learn the quick & easy technique for preparing thick blood smears to identify malaria, leishmaniasis & other blood parasites.
Interpretation of Iron Studies (Iron Profile)
Iron studies reveal iron deficiency, overload, and other conditions. Learn how MCV, ferritin, and other markers help decipher iron status and guide treatment.
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)
ACD (anemia of chronic disease) occurs when inflammation disrupts iron use for red blood cells, causing anemia despite iron stores.
Red Blood Cell Inclusion Bodies
Red blood cell inclusions are hidden clues! These structures in RBCs signal underlying issues. Learn how they help diagnose anemia & other blood disorders.
Abnormal Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Red blood cell (RBC) shapes and sizes offer clues to health! Normal RBCs are round and disc-shaped, but abnormal shapes like sickle or teardrop forms can indicate underlying conditions like anemia. Let’s explore what these variations mean!
Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia (DIIHA)
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia (DIIHA) challenges diagnostic workup due to diverse mechanisms (hapten model most common). Consider DIIHA in hemolytic anemia with recent medication initiation & positive DAT.
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
AIHA: When your own immune system attacks healthy red blood cells, causing anemia. Treatment aims to suppress this immune response
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they’re produced, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
