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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... usually IgG) (e.g. lupus ... • Infections: Malaria ... differential #diagnosis #hematology ... #anemia
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
for Hemolytic Anemia ... Bartonella, Babesia, Malaria ... prosthetic valve • Transfusion ... #Hemolytic #Anemia ... classification #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... Crossmatch - involves testing ... false negatives on testing ... tested include: Malaria ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... false negatives on testing ... tested include: Malaria ... #management #hematology