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Hereditary Spherocytosis : Tests

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Congenital spherocytic anemia
In most cases, the spleen is enlarged. Laboratory tests can help diagnose this condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 8, 2008
Hereditary Spherocytosis
HS must be distinguished from other causes of hemolytic anemia that can resemble HS. These include immune hemolytic anemia, G6PD deficiency, unstable hemoglobin traits or diseases, Wilson disease, and spherocytosis due to burn injury or toxin exp...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Spherocytosis, hereditary
HS must be distinguished from other causes of hemolytic anemia that can resemble HS. These include immune hemolytic anemia, G6PD deficiency, unstable hemoglobin traits or diseases, Wilson disease, and spherocytosis due to burn injury or toxin exp...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

Specific Tests Articles

Reticulocyte count
A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes(slightly immature red blood cells) in blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing med...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2009
Reticulocyte Count
A reticulocyte count is a blood test performed to assess the body''s production of immature red blood cells(reticulocytes). A reticulocyte count is usually performed when patients are evaluated for anemia and response to its treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Blood smear
A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antis...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2009
Osmotic fragility
Osmotic fragility is a test to detect whether red blood cells are more likely to break down.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antisept...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
CBC
A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells( hematocrit) The s...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2008
Blood Count
One of the most commonly ordered clinical laboratory tests, a blood count, also called a complete blood count(CBC), is a basic evaluation of the cells(red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) suspended in the liquid part of the blood(pla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Complete Blood Count
The clinical laboratory test that evaluates the three main cellular components of peripheral blood(red cells, white cells, and platelets) is called the"complete blood count"(CBC). It is used commonly to assess whether a patient is anemic(low red c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Coombs' test
The Coombs'' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction( hemolysis).Direct antiglobulin test; Indirect antiglobulin test.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the insi...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Antiglobulin Tests
Antiglobulin tests utilize an antibody to human immunoglobulin in order to detect antibody coated(sensitized) cells. In addition to being a medical test that is ordered by a physician, the antiglobulin test is a procedure employed in various blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Coombs' Tests
Coombs'' tests are blood tests that identify the causes of anemia.Anemia, which literally means no blood, refers to blood with abnormally low oxygen-carrying capacity. The hemoglobin in red blood cells carries oxygen.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Haptoglobin
Haptoglobin is a protein produced by the liver. It connects to a certain type of hemoglobin in the blood.A blood test can tell how much haptoglobin you have in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow o...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 24, 2008
Haptoglobin Test
This test is done to help evaluate a person for hemolytic anemia.Haptoglobin is a blood protein made by the liver. The haptoglobin levels decrease in hemolytic anemia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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