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Hematology

Image: Hemagglutination test of red cells used for typing ABO blood groups (Photo courtesy of University College London).

Donated Blood Could Be Transformed Into Universal Type

Blood transfusions are critically important in many medical procedures, but the presence of antigens on erythrocytes means that careful blood-typing must be carried out prior to transfusion to avoid adverse and sometimes fatal reactions following transfusion.  More...
10 May 2015
Image: QuantiTect Reverse Transcription Kit (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Independent Prognostic Factor for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Discovered

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a clonal disorder involving a hierarchy of leukemic cells, and with investigations of the mechanism of AML, many epigenetically-regulated genes have been approved as new prognostic factors for the disease. More...
06 May 2015
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Image: The new point-of-care Hemo Control delivers laboratory-accurate hemoglobin and hematocrit results in one simple test and uniquely offers flexible and enhanced data management with bi-directional interface (Photo courtesy of EKF Diagnostics).

Next-Generation Hemoglobin Analyzer Uniquely Ensures Bi-Directional Data Management Future Proofing

A new point-of-care diagnostics analyzer delivers quantitative laboratory-accurate hemoglobin and hematocrit results in one simple test and uniquely enables upgrade with data management functionality as required, giving broad flexibility over future connectivity options via its bi-directional interface. More...
04 May 2015
Image: Bone marrow aspirate from a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia shows sheets of blasts which have very scant cytoplasm and nuclei with finely dispersed, dense chromatin without nucleoli, typical appearance of lymphoblasts (Photo courtesy of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas).

Genetic Cause of Increased Leukemia Risk Identified

A newly discovered heritable genetic cause of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, has been pinpointed, specifically a mutation of the oncogene that encodes an E26 transformation-specific factor.   More...
12 Apr 2015
Image: Plastic bag of red blood cells tested and typed as O Rh positive, ready for transfusion (Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross).

Age of Transfused Blood in Critically Ill Adults Assessed

Blood for transfusion that has been stored for three weeks appears to be just as good as fresh blood for critically ill patients in need of red blood cell transfusion.   More...
06 Apr 2015

New Test Detects Both Parvovirus B19 and Hepatitis A in Plasma

A CE-marked molecular duplex test, for use on Cobas 6800/8800 systems, helps increase safety of human blood and plasma products by simultaneous screening for parvovirus B19 and hepatitis A virus.  More...
05 Apr 2015
Image: Phlebotomy or venipuncture performed to obtain blood for laboratory tests (Photo courtesy of Sweet Water Health and Education).

Excessive Phlebotomy in Cardiac Surgical Care Leads to Anemia

Laboratory testing among patients undergoing cardiac surgery can lead to excessive bloodletting, which can increase the risk of developing hospital-acquired anemia and the need for blood transfusion.   More...
01 Apr 2015
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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.
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