Young female under regular haemodialysis presented initially with
abdominal pain. Lab investigations reveal haemolysis ( Index 1200 on
Roche Modular). Radiological investigations suggest pancreatitis. Over
24 hrs the Haemolytic Index has fallen to near normal however the serum
still appears brown rather than reddish brown. Literature search
suggests possibly Methaemalbumin but not detected by reversion
spectroscopy. Are there any other methods for measuring Methaemalbumin?
Are there any other reasons for a brown serum?
Tom Hayes
Clinical Biochemistry Dept.
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast City Hospital
Tel:028 9032 9241 Ext:2615
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