Platelet Refractoriness
Platelet refractoriness is a significant challenge in transfusion medicine, referring to the failure of a patient to achieve the expected increase in platelet …
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Weak D Vs Partial D
The D antigen, a significant component of the Rh blood group system, plays a crucial role in transfusion medicine. While most individuals are categorized as ei…
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Subgroups of (Blood Type) B?
Yes, they do exist! We are generally much more familiar with subgroups of A, especially in patients who have made an Anti-A1, but subgroups of B do exist in pa…
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Donath-Landsteiner Antibodies
For many, the intricacies of the human immune system remain an enigma, especially when it comes to rare autoimmune conditions. Today, we are diving deep into o…
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The Super Coombs
When the Regular Coombs Doesn't Cut It: The “Super Coombs” When the regular Coombs doesn't cut it, reach for the Super Coombs! Okay, not exactly. The…
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Anti-U. Should U Worry About It?
What is Anti-U? Anti-U is a blood group antigen that has gained attention for its importance in blood transfusions and potential complications during pregnancy…
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Blood Storage Lesion: What Happens to Blood During Storage?
Now that's a office style storage lesion! Blood Storage Lesion: What Happens to Blood During Storage? Another kind of storage lesion... Blood components do…
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