Serum vs. plasma
Q. Quick question for you about serum vs. plasma: I wrote in my notes during class that serum is plasma without the clotting factors. (more…)
Microcytosis and hypochromasia
Q. What is the pathophysiology of microcytes in iron-deficiency anemia (IDA)? (more…)
What does phospholipid do in the PT and PTT?
Q. I have a quick question about coag lab tests. In the tests that you are adding phospholipid (like the PTT), what exactly is the phospholipid doing? (more…)
What does the blood look like in myeloma?
Here’s a good question to test your knowledge of myeloma.
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Can you solve this case?
A 16-year-old male presents with a nagging, worsening cough that has been present for 4 weeks. His blood smear is shown here. What is the diagnosis?
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