Coagulation and deep vein thrombosis
This process also produces an inflammatory response, so it makes sense also to measure white blood cell count.) This leads to an increase in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) through increased…
HEMATOLOGY
Family groups
Input System Output Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Kidney Erythropoietin (EPO) Erythropoietin (EPO) Bone marrow Red blood cells Cellular damage Liver C-reactive protein (CRP) C-reactive protein (CRP) Bone marrow Neutrophils (White blood cells)…
Transfusion testing
9 Transfusion testing As blood transfusion involves the transfer of either whole blood or specific blood products between patients, certain screening tests need to be conducted. It may also be…
Case study: Interpreting abnormal results
Test Test 1 result Test 2 result Full blood count (FBC) Platelets NORMAL NORMAL White cell markers White blood cell count (WBC) HIGH HIGH Neutrophils HIGH HIGH Lymphocytes NORMAL NORMAL…
Hematological Reference Values
The normal range for most hematologic parameters in infancy and childhood is different from that in adults. Dramatic changes occur during the first few weeks of life. The recognition of…
Blood Banking Principles and Practices
Abstract The discipline of Transfusion Medicine (also known as “Blood Banking”) includes: (i) the collection, testing, processing, and preparation of blood and blood components; (ii) the selection of the most…
Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer for Children and Their Families
Abstract Throughout the entire course of care, it is of paramount importance to address the psychosocial and educational needs of patients and their families. The diagnosis and treatment of childhood…
Evaluation, Investigations, and Management of Late Effects of Childhood Cancer
Abstract Since the 1970s, outcomes for childhood cancer have shown remarkable and steady improvements. Five-year overall survival from childhood cancer now exceeds 80% and as many as 1 in 500…
Biological Tumor Markers
Tumor Marker Diagnostic Significance Normal Values HORMONES Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) in serum Choriocarcinoma 5 mIU/ml Hepatoblastoma Catecholamines urinary VMA/HVA Neuroblastoma Appendix 1 , Table A1.34 Plasma and urinary catecholamines…
Supportive Care of Patients with Cancer
Abstract Increasing intensity of chemotherapy has improved pediatric oncology outcomes concomitant with recognition and augmentation of supportive care practices. Prophylaxis and treatment of infection remains the cornerstone of supportive care…
