Hemostasis
Giant Platelets: Morphology and Analyzer Errors
Learn about the morphology of giant platelets in blood smears and the causes of errors during impedance cell counting on hematology analyzers.
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Laboratory Errors
Lab test interpretation
Hook Effect in Blood Biochemistry: Understanding & Avoiding
Learn about the hook effect in laboratory diagnostics, how it impacts biochemical test results, and strategies to avoid it for accurate interpretation.
Hematology
Bacteria and Fungi in Blood Smears: Sepsis or Artifact?
How to distinguish true bacteremia in sepsis from blood smear contamination and staining artifacts. Analysis of microscopic findings and fungal spores.
Clinical cases
Rh Factor and Antibody Misidentification in Transfusion
A clinical case detailing severe consequences of Rh factor and anti-erythrocyte antibody misidentification before blood transfusion, and legal liability.