Hematology/Oncology

Why can a Massive Blood Transfusion cause Hypocalcemia?

The preservative contains citrate (as an anticoagulant) which binds the ionized serum calcium, causing Hypocalcemia. [1] References 1. Schmitt HJ,…

9 years ago

What is Blood Group, Screen and Match?

Group = This is the ABO (antigenic oligosaccharide chains) and Rh group (+/-) Screen = This detects any non-ABO alloantibodies…

9 years ago

Why Urine Dipstick is Negative in Multiple Myeloma?

Urine dipsticks only detect albumin and not all proteins, including light chains (i.e Bence Jones Protein). Therefore, a patient with…

9 years ago

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