Preparation of various components of blood for transfusion
Introduction Whole blood contains: Red Blood Cells (RBCs) White Blood Cells (WBCs) Platelets Plasma (with clotting factors, proteins, electrolytes) Modern […]
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Quantitative assays of coagulation
Introduction Quantitative assays of coagulation factors play a vital role in the diagnosis, classification, and management of bleeding disorders. These
Screening coagulation tests
Introduction Screening coagulation tests are initial laboratory investigations used to assess the hemostatic system. These tests help in the early
Hemostatic Mechanism
Introduction Hemostasis is the physiological process that prevents excessive blood loss following injury to a blood vessel. It maintains a
Compatibility test
Introduction Compatibility test in blood transfusion, also called crossmatching, is a pre-transfusion laboratory procedure. It is performed to ensure that
Haemoglobin Pigments
Introduction Degradation pigments of haemoglobin are coloured products formed during the normal breakdown of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin degradation occurs after the
Lupus Erythematosus cells
Introduction The LE (Lupus Erythematosus) cell phenomenon is a classical immuno-hematological finding associated with autoimmune diseases. It was first described
Hemoglobin Synthesis
Introduction Hemoglobin is a complex iron-containing protein present in red blood cells. It is responsible for the transport of oxygen
Transfusion reaction
Introduction Blood transfusion is a life-saving therapeutic procedure widely used in medical and surgical practice, but it is not without
Complication and hazard of Blood transfusions
Introduction Blood transfusion is a life-saving medical procedure widely used in anemia, trauma, surgery, obstetric emergencies, hematological disorders, and critical
Abnormal haemoglobins
Introduction Abnormal haemoglobins are variations in the haemoglobin molecule that result from genetic mutations affecting the globin chains. These abnormalities
Discovery of blood groups
Discovery of Blood Groups The discovery of blood groups is one of the most influential breakthroughs in medical science. Today,
ABO Blood Group System
Introduction The ABO blood group system is the most important classification used for blood transfusions, categorizing human blood into four
Staining of bone marrow smear
Introduction Bone marrow is the main factory of blood cells. It produces red cells, white cells, and platelets. Many blood