Hemolysis is defined as the red blood cell destruction that may be due to various causes due to which hemoglobin is released into the bloodstream. The etiology behind hemolysis includes hemolytic anemia, artificial heart valves, bacterial infection, hemodialysis, HELPP syndrome, coronary bypass, overactive spleen, hereditary elliptocytosis and spherocytosis, malignant hypertension, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, transfusion reaction, medications, Wiscott-Aldridge syndrome, etc.
What Is Hemolysis?
As the name states, "hemo" and "lysis" refer to the act of breakdown of red blood cells. Read this article for a detailed analysis.
PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria) Diagnosis: Challenges and Advances
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an autoimmune rare blood disorder in which urine color becomes red, brown, or dark late at night.
Sucrose Hemolysis Test - An Overview
The sucrose hemolysis test is a confirmatory test for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Read the article below to know it in detail.
Hemolysis Due to Trauma - All You Need to Know
Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells in response to various factors. Read the below article to know more about how trauma causes hemolysis.
ABO Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn - An Overview
ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a condition that occurs when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and the fetus.
