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Overview of anemias   Definition of Anemia  Anemia is a reduction in the RBC count, Hb, and/or HCT values while compared to the normal refer...

Case study (12)- Transient thrombocytosis due to unknown origin with macrocytic hypochromic anemia. History:  A 35-year-old man was diagnose...

Automation in hematology - Part (1)   Automation is the process of using a machine to perform steps in laboratory testing.  The uses of auto...

Case Study (11)- Chronic myeloid leukemia currently in remission   History:   A 45-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemi...

Red cell membrane – Normal composition and functions  - The primary function of the red cell is the transport of respiratory gases to and fr...

Case Study (10)- Transient thrombocytosis   History:  A 60-year-old man was subjected to bladder stoma surgery 3 weeks ago. Postoperatively ...

Case Study (9)- Sepsis with severe anemia and thrombocytopenia. History:   A 62-year-old diabetic man was subjected to left lower limb amput...

Hemoglobin synthesis & catabolism   Hemoglobin synthesis  The hemoglobin’s are red globular proteins, which have a molecular weight of a...