Introduction Anticoagulants play a crucial role in ensuring that blood samples remain in a fluid state for testing, storage, and transfusion. Different anticoagulants are used depending on the test or Read More …
Anticoagulants
Category: Pathology – I
Leukaemia
Leukaemia Leukaemia is a type of cancer originating in the hematopoietic tissues, particularly the bone marrow, leading to the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes). These leukemic cells can Read More …
Anaemia
Definition of Anaemia Anaemia is a reduction in the quantity or functionality of red blood cells (RBCs) or haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is the protein in RBCs responsible for Read More …
Composition and Functions of Blood
Introduction Blood is a vital fluid in the human body that plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting various physiological functions. It consists of both liquid and cellular Read More …
Determination of PCV
AIM: Determination of PCV (Packed Cell Volume), also known as hematocrit (HCT) Microhematocrit Method Principle The principle of the microhematocrit method is based on the separation of blood components by Read More …