Hematology
Smoking's Impact on Hemoglobin and Anemia Diagnosis
Physiological hemoglobin elevation in smokers masks hidden iron deficiency. We examine WHO adjustments for accurate laboratory diagnosis of anemia.
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Reference Values
Hemostasis
Revisiting the Critical Fibrinogen Threshold in Hypofibrinogenemia
A study suggests raising the critical fibrinogen level to 1.3 g/L. In acquired deficiency, this is an independent predictor of mortality.
Laboratory methods
Syllectometry: Analyzing Red Blood Cell Biomechanics and Aggregation
Principles of automated syllectometry for assessing red blood cell deformability and aggregation. Reference values and clinical significance of blood rheology.
Lab test interpretation
Evaluating Clinical, Biochemical Blood and Urine Tests
Analysis of complete blood count, biochemical blood tests, serological screening, and urinalysis results in a polyarthrosis patient: normal and abnormal findings.