Immunohaematology
Immunohaematology
Immunohaematology (pronounced: im·mu·no·he·ma·tol·o·gy), also known as Blood Banking, is a branch of Haematology that studies antigen-antibody reactions and analogous phenomena as they relate to the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of blood disorders.
Etymology
The term "Immunohaematology" is derived from three Greek words: "immuno" referring to immunity, "haemato" referring to blood, and "logia" meaning study. Thus, it is the study of the immune system in relation to blood.
Related Terms
- Antigen: A substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
- Antibody: A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
- Blood Transfusion: The process of transferring blood or blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
- Blood Type: Classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells.
- Rh Factor: An antigen occurring on the red blood cells of many humans (around 85 percent).
- Crossmatching: A test performed before a blood transfusion to determine if the donor's blood is compatible with the blood of an intended recipient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Immunohaematology
- Wikipedia's article - Immunohaematology
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