Solving a cold case of haemolysis: Back to the basics

R. Bijleveld*, J. de Kok, B. van der Zwaag, R. van Wijk, T. Diekman

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

Abstract

Membrane disorders comprise an important group of inherited haemolytic anaemias. Diagnostic work-up starts with examination of the blood smear, followed by osmotic gradient ektacytometry. In special cases DNA analysis is performed to confirm the diagnosis. For this purpose a next-generation sequencing-based method has been developed. The combination of these techniques established the correct diagnosis in a case of haemolytic anaemia of unknown cause.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)86-89
Number of pages4
JournalNetherlands Journal of Medicine
Volume73
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Blood smear
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Next generation sequencing

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Solving a cold case of haemolysis: Back to the basics'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this