Clinical Usefulness of Haptoglobin Levels to Evaluate Hemolysis in Recently Transfused Patients

Introduction. Haptoglobin binds the globin portion of free hemoglobin. Serum haptoglobin measurement is used as a laboratory marker for the diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. Since stored blood contains free hemoglobin, transfusion may affect haptoglobin levels. Study Objectives. The aim of the study wa...

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Main Authors: Shilpi Gupta, Kathleen Ahern, Fadi Nakhl, Frank Forte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Advances in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/389854
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