Bleeding Time (BT)
Bleeding Time (BT) is the time by which bleeding stops from an injury site. Determination of Bleeding Time recognizes vascular defect and platelet … Read More
Category: Diagnostic Pathology
Osmotic Fragility of Erythrocytes
The red blood cell membrane restricts the solutes and allows only water to pass through them (osmosis). If the cells are placed in hypertonic solution (concentrated sodium chloride solution, concentration … Read More
Quantification of Reticulocyte
Reticulocytes are juvenile red cells that pass into the blood stream from the bone marrow. Reticulocytes stay in the circulation for about 24 hours and matured into erythrocytes. Reticulocytes have … Read More
Hepatitis C : Sign & Symptoms, Transmission, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Complication, Treatment and Prevention
Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The infection spreads when blood contaminated with the … Read More
Celiac Disease : Sign & Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment & Prevention
Celiac disease is a hereditary genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. … Read More