Hemolysis is the process of red blood cell (RBC) breakdown. Normally, your body makes new RBCs to replace those that have ...

The process is complex and may involve multiple mechanisms, including lysis of red blood cells (hemolysis), oxidative stress and blood clot formation driven by microparticles that form over time ...

Heinz Bodies Intracellular inclusions usually attached to RBCs; composed of denatured hemoglobin Seen in hemoglobinopathies, RBC enzyme deficiencies, or after splenectomy Hemolysis Destruction of ...

Heinz Bodies Intracellular inclusions usually attached to RBCs; composed of denatured hemoglobin Seen in hemoglobinopathies, RBC enzyme deficiencies, or after splenectomy Hemolysis Destruction of ...

Hemolysis is the #1 source of preanalytical error and can impact potassium results—potentially leading to inappropriate or delayed patient treatment, unnecessary ...

Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is a rare genetic disorder that leads to chronic hemolytic anemia, a condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made. This deficiency is ...