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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Fluorescent aerolysin (FLAER) can be used to diagnose There are no other diagnostic studies associated with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Fluorescent aerolysin (FLAER) can be used to diagnose paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.[1] This test is based on the idea that FLAER binds to GPI anchors. In the absence of GPI anchors on the cell membrane, FLAER will not bind, so PNH cells are negative for FLAER.
References
References
- ↑ Brodsky RA (2008). “Advances in the diagnosis and therapy of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria”. Blood Rev. 22 (2): 65–74. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2007.10.002. PMC 2290854. PMID 18063459.
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