Dear all,
Haptoglobin below a certain limit (0.2 g/L if I remember correctly) is
indicative of in vivo haemolysis and may form an attractive alternative. In
contrast to increased retics, decreased hepatoglobin is very specific for
true in vivo haemolysis.
Another point coming to my mind is that normal potassium in the case of in
vitro haemolysis may well be falsely elevated therefore masking
hypokalaemia. How would you identify these cases ?
Most if not all of you are very familiar with the trouble Roger describes.
Therefore, your comments please ...
Best regards,
Mike
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Michael Steiner
Medizinisches Labor Rostock
Suedring 81
D-18059 Rostock
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