Introduction Radioisotopes, also known as radioactive isotopes, are unstable atoms that emit radiation as they decay into stable forms. In medicine, they play a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and Read More …
Category: Hematology III Yr
Cytogenetic Studies
Introduction Cytogenetic studies are crucial for understanding chromosomal abnormalities, gene mapping, and genetic disorders. These techniques involve the analysis of chromosomes to detect structural and numerical aberrations. Here, we discuss Read More …
Platelet Function Tests
Introduction Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small, anucleate cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. They play a crucial role in hemostasis, which includes: Adhesion: Platelets adhere Read More …
Fibrinolysis
Introduction Fibrinogen is a soluble plasma glycoprotein produced primarily by the liver. It is an essential component of the coagulation cascade. It plays a critical role in hemostasis (the cessation Read More …
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a complex disorder characterized by widespread coagulation system activation, resulting in microvascular thrombi formation, consumption of coagulation factors and platelets, and secondary hyperfibrinolysis. Laboratory tests Read More …