Clinical Patterns and Hematological Spectrum in Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Background: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) results from red cell destruction due to circulating autoantibodies against red cell membrane antigens. They are classified etiologically into primary and secondary AIHAs. A positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is the hallmark of diagnosis for AIHA....

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Main Authors: Vanamala Alwar, Shanthala Devi A M., Sitalakshmi S., Karuna R K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Laboratory Physicians
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.4103/0974-2727.66703