Hematology

Nonradioactive Serotonin Release Assay Compared to Gold Standard
The serotonin release assay is considered the gold standard laboratory test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and the classical SRA method uses platelets loaded with radiolabeled serotonin to evaluate platelet activation by HIT immune complexes. More...01 Feb 2016



Microfluidic Device Automatically Monitors Whole Blood Hemostasis
An assay has been devised for testing blood's clotting tendency, also known as hemostasis, which could one day prove lifesaving in a variety of clinical situations in which a patient's health is jeopardized by abnormal blood coagulation and platelet function. More...20 Jan 2016

Protein Patterning: Novel Tool for Studying Sepsis
In a new approach using quantitative targeted proteomics, researchers have for the first time developed a way to use mass-spectrometry to measure hundreds of organ proteins in a single blood sample. The resulting protein patterns can help determine sepsis severity, which organs have been damaged, and may lead to faster diagnostics. More...18 Jan 2016

Iron Status Determined in Pregnancy Using the Thomas Plot
Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is common and associated with an increased risk for poor pregnancy outcomes, including intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirth, preterm delivery, low birthweight, and decreased survival of peripartum hemorrhage. More...12 Jan 2016

In Other News
New Technology Standardizes Screening for Sickle Cell Disease
Prospective Blood Donors Deferred by Hemoglobin Estimation Methodology
Latest Generation Coagulation Monitor Boasts Built-in WI-FI Connectivity
New Coagulation Analyzer Designed for Low-Volume Routine Testing
Test Results of Fingerstick Blood Vary Significantly
Clinical Utility of Anti-Platelet Factor 4 ELISA Test Characterized
Hematology Analyzers Contribute to Differentiating Febrile Illnesses
Wide-Range, Automated Dabigatran Assay Launched
Cancer-Associated Mutations Found in Patients with Unexplained Cytopenias
Easy Test for Sickle Cell Disease Developed
Simple Blood Test Recommended for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Surface Marker Allows New Diagnostic Approaches for Sarcoidosis
Miniaturized Device Monitors Blood Metabolites in ICU
Powerful Plastic Microscope Brings Diagnostic Care to Rural Areas
Stored Blood for Transfusion Is Practical After Heart Surgery
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Linked to Q Fever Bacterium
New Portable Device Counts Leukocytes Through the Skin
Low-Cost Blood Test May Enable Screening for Increased Bleeding Risk After Injury
Biomarkers Identify Pregnant Women with Lupus or APL at Risk for Adverse Outcomes
Blood Parameter Analysis Establish Prognosis for Brain Metastases Patients
New Virus Identified in Blood Supply
Blood Types Correlate with Survival After Prostate Cancer Vaccine
Mean Platelet Volume Determines Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Prognosis
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.







