Preparing packed red blood cells (PRBCs) and various blood components (fractions) for transfusion involves separating whole blood into different components. Each fraction serves a specific therapeutic purpose, maximizing the utility Read More …
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Transfusion reaction
Transfusion reaction or mismatched transfusion is suspected, immediate laboratory investigations are crucial to identify the cause, prevent further complications, and ensure the safety of future transfusions. The workup involves a Read More …
Protein Chemistry
Proteins are the high molecular weight mixed polymers of α-amino acids joined with peptide linkage (-CO-N H-). Proteins are the chief constituents of all living matter. They contain carbon, hydrogen, Read More …
Lipid Chemistry
Definition of Lipids Lipids may be defined as organic substances insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like chloroform, ether and benzene. They are esters of fatty acids with Read More …
Total Protein
Introduction Total Proteins are the most abundant compounds in serum. Amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins. In turn, proteins are the building blocks of all cells and Read More …