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3 Main Methods for Bleeding Time | Blood | Biology

The following points highlight the three main methods which should be adopted during bleeding time. The methods are: 1. Finger Tip Method 2. Duke's Method 3. Ivy’s Method. Bleeding time is duration of bleeding form a standard puncture wound on the skin which is a measure of the function of the platelets as well as integrity of the vessel wall. [...]

By H Dhage|2017-06-27T08:56:01+00:00June 27, 2017|Bleeding Time|Comments Off

Cross Matching for Blood Transfusion | Blood | Body Fluids | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Purpose of Cross-Matching 2. Phases 3. Procedure. Meaning and Purpose of Cross-Matching: Before the recipient receives blood transfusion, a compatibility test must be run within the laboratory with the donor's red cells and the recipient's serum. This is called major cross matching. The primary purpose of major cross match is [...]

By H Dhage|2017-06-27T08:56:00+00:00June 27, 2017|Blood Transfusion|Comments Off