Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious condition in which your body stops producing enough new blood cells. It results from damage to the bone marrow, often due to an autoimmune attack.
Common Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Frequent infections
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Shortness of breath
- Pale skin
Clinical Sources
- Aplastic Anemia: Symptoms, Causes & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
- Aplastic Anemia | MedlinePlusMedlinePlus
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Aplastic Anemia:
Reticulocyte Count
Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (RBCs) that have just been released from the bo...
Serum Haptoglobulin
Haptoglobin is a protein produced by the liver that functions as a scavenger for free hemo...
Bone Marrow Biopsy
A Bone Marrow Biopsy involves the removal of a small solid core of bone marrow tissue (usu...
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