Imagine a blood type so rare that it’s like finding a pin in a haystack. That’s the Bombay blood group for you. Discovered in 1952 in Mumbai, India, this unique blood type turns the world of haematology and blood transfusion upside down. The Bombay blood group is unique, unlike the common A, B, AB, […]
Category Archives: Hematology
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Oct
Oct
Haemoglobin Genotype Identifying a person’s genotype is one of the laboratory’s basic and most important tests. It is one piece of information that cannot be missing in an individual’s medical file. Also, every human being born or yet to be born, will, at some point in his or her life, determine his or her genotype, […]
Hematology, Students Corner
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
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Sep
Sep
Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedure for performing a Differential White Blood Cell (WBC) count, which categorizes and quantifies the five major types of WBCs in a blood sample: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. The levels of these cells in the blood increase based on […]
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Sep
Sep
Purpose This SOP aims to outline the procedure for determining the Total White Blood Cell (WBC) count in a patient’s blood sample. The WBC count is essential for diagnosing infections, immune disorders, and hematological diseases. Scope This SOP applies to laboratory personnel performing the total WBC count as part of a full blood count (FBC) […]
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Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders, playing a key role in diagnosing conditions such as anemia, leukemia, and clotting disorders. Learn about the different types of blood cells, their functions, and how abnormalities in their levels can indicate underlying health issues. Stay updated on the latest hematology tests and treatments available for […]