Modified osmotic fragility test for the laboratory diagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis |
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| Authors: | L Judkiewicz G Bartosz A Oplatowska A Szczepanek |
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| Institution: | Institute of Pathology, Medical Academy of Lodz, Poland. |
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| Abstract: | A modified osmotic fragility test, based on measurement of hemolysis in four hypotonic NaCl solutions and logarithmic linearization of osmotic fragility curve is, like the "Pink test," a specific and sensitive test for the laboratory diagnosis of hereditary spherocytosis. |
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| Keywords: | 50% hemolysis “Pink test ” erythrocyte fragility distribution |
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