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Laboratory findings in haematological disease
Laboratory findings in haematological disease
The table below shows some very selective laboratory findings that are commonly tested in the exam:| Test | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Haptoglobin (Remember haptoglobin binds to free haemoglobin) | Decrease
|
| MCHC | Increased
Decreased
|
*associated with spherocytosis
+PassMedicine Notes
The table below shows some very selective laboratory findings that are commonly tested in the exam:
Test _ Interpretation| Haptoglobin (Remember haptoglobin binds to free haemoglobin)_ Decrease- intravascular haemolysis|
- hereditary spherocytosis
- autoimmune haemolytic anemia*
- microcytic anaemia (e.g. iron deficiency)|
*associated with spherocytosis