Hemolysis is the process of red blood cell (RBC) breakdown. Normally, your body makes new RBCs to replace those that have ...

Heinz Bodies Intracellular inclusions usually attached to RBCs; composed of denatured hemoglobin Seen in hemoglobinopathies, RBC enzyme deficiencies, or after splenectomy Hemolysis Destruction of ...

The process is complex and may involve multiple mechanisms, including lysis of red blood cells (hemolysis), oxidative stress and blood clot formation driven by microparticles that form over time ...

Hemolysis is the #1 source of preanalytical error and can impact potassium results—potentially leading to inappropriate or delayed patient treatment, unnecessary ...