Results for tag: "Immunohematology"

Immunohematology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study of blood and its components, particularly the antigens and antibodies that are involved in the immune system. It is a key component of transfusion medicine, which is the practice of transfusing blood and its components to patients in need. Immunohematology is also used in the diagnosis and treatment of various blood disorders, such as hemophilia and sickle cell anemia. Immunohematology is a major part of the pharmaceutical industry, as it is used to develop and manufacture drugs and treatments for blood-related diseases. It is also used to develop and manufacture blood products, such as red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, for transfusion. Additionally, immunohematology is used to develop and manufacture diagnostic tests for blood-related diseases. Some companies in the immunohematology market include CSL Behring, Grifols, Octapharma, Kedrion, and Biotest. Show Less Read more