Hematology
Prolonged RBC Storage before Transfusion Increases Extravascular Hemolysis
Red blood cell transfusion, the most common procedure performed on hospitalized patients, is an indispensable component of modern medicine and establishing an adequate blood supply depends on the ability to store donated red cells safely. More...02 Feb 2017

Thromboelastometry Analysis Assessed for Thrombocytopenic Dengue Patients
Dengue virus infection (DVI) is a prevalent and potentially fatal viral disease associated with coagulopathy. Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) represents a severe clinical presentation of DVI and is characterized by the presence of varying degrees of hemostatic disorders. More...01 Feb 2017

Novel Flow Cytometry-Based Method Analyzes Heinz Bodies
Heinz bodies are inclusions within red blood cells (RBCs) that are composed of denatured hemoglobin molecules and are a highly sensitive indicator of in vivo oxidative stress. Heinz body formation has also been reported in chronic liver disease and α-thalassemia patient. More...26 Jan 2017


Procalcitonin Screening Helps Provide Early Identification of Sepsis
In a retrospective study of a large and diverse population of critically ill patients, researchers have found that screening for sepsis by procalcitonin (PCT) testing at admission to intensive care unit (ICU) notably reduced the hospitalization length-of-stay and total cost of care. The study clearly suggests that PCT screening on the first day of ICU admission is a potentially important diagnostic tool. More...17 Jan 2017

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Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Leaked Hemoglobin in Brain
Prognostic Tool Identified for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
Stem Cell-Based Test Predicts Leukemia Patients' Response to Therapy
Increased Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration Scrutinized for Accuracy
Novel Device May Provide Rapid POC Assessment of Clot Ability
Genetic Testing Identifies High-Risk Subtype of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Lab Tests Discriminate Bacterial from Nonbacterial COPD Exacerbations
Plasma NT-ProBNP Levels Predict Severity of Enterovirus-71 Infection
Cryopreservation Improves Longer-Lasting Blood Supply
Costly Blood Clot Test Has Few Benefits
Inflammatory Markers Correlated with SCA Pain Intensity
Preoperative In-Vitro Platelet Function Tests Investigated
Ascitic Fluid Lactoferrin Investigated in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
New Monitoring System Evaluated For Antiphospholipid Syndrome Patients
Potential Maternal Blood Test May Predict Fetal Complications
Diagnostic Tests for Acute Rhinosinusitis Infections Reviewed
Low Cost Method Examines Single Leukemic Cells
Prognostic Factors in Children with HLH Investigated
Handheld Coagulation Analyzer Recieves FDA Clearance
Quantitative Fetomaternal Hemorrhage Assessed with Lab Tests
Body Surface Area Helps Predict Response to Blood Transfusion
Performance of Hematology Analyzer and Peripherals Evaluated
Hormone Test May Reduce Rate of Teens Misdiagnosed with PCOS
The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.







