Sucrose lysis test
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sucrose-lysis-test-254-8373626
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Sucrose lysis test
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The sucrose lysis test is a diagnostic laboratory test used for diagnosing paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), as well as for hypoplastic anemias and any hemolytic anemia with an unclear cause. The test works by using sucrose, which creates a low ionic strength environment that allows complement to bind to red blood cells. In individuals with PNH, some red blood cells are especially vulnerable to lysis caused by complement. The test may also produce suspicious results in other hematologic
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2024-01-21T14:02:38Z
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