Laboratory evaluation and transfusion support of patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Although some autoantibodies do not cause hemolysis and their workup is performed routinely, others might lead to life-threatening hemolysis. In the latter situation, the pathologist often is involved in the urgent decision to transfuse before completion of the evaluation. However, every effort must...

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Published in:	American journal of clinical pathology Vol. 125 Suppl; p. S71
Main Authors:	Reardon, John E, Marques, Marisa B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.06.2006
Subjects:	Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune - diagnosis Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune - therapy Autoantibodies - blood Blood Transfusion Coombs Test Erythrocytes - immunology Humans Pathology, Clinical - methods
ISSN:	0002-9173
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