Introduction Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells (RBCs) are destroyed (hemolysis) faster than the bone marrow can produce them. Normally, RBCs have a lifespan of about 120 days, but Read More …
Category: Hematology III Yr
Laboratory investigations for iron deficiency anemia
Introduction Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common type of anemia caused by a shortage of iron in the body. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red Read More …
Laboratory investigations of megaloblastic anaemia
Introduction Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by the presence of abnormally large, immature red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow. This condition is often caused by Read More …
Anaemia
Anaemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells (RBCs) or haemoglobin, leading to a reduced capacity of the blood to carry Read More …