by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary Hemolysis A general term for the destruction of red blood cells (RBCs). Hemolysis can occur for many reasons, including incompatible antibodies (as in hemolytic transfusion reactions and autoimmune hemolytic anemias), mechanical reasons (damaged heart valves...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 12, 2016
Glossary Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Commonly abbreviated “HUS,” this is one of the two thrombotic microangiopathies, along with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Like TTP, HUS is associated with thrombocytopenia and changes of microangiopathic...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary HLA Alloimmunization Alloimmunization, as defined elsewhere, simply means formation of antibodies against non-self antigens. When this occurs against antigens in the “Human Leukocyte Antigen” (or HLA) system, the process is known as HLA...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Homologous This antiquated term is sometimes used by blood bankers with a bit more “experience.” The word itself roughly means “of the same species.” To blood bankers that use it, however, it means exactly the same as...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary HPC Abbreviation for “Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell.” Back to Glossary List Search for: Full Glossary List BBGuy Essentials Podcast BBGuy Videos BBGuy Quizzes BBGuy Blog Ask a...
