After incubation of the epiglottic swab specimen on 5% sheep blood agar plates at 37°C in 5% carbon dioxide, the predominant colonies found were large and beta-hemolytic.

Schematic of RBC lysis and Endo-seal formation on dying endothelium. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09076-x ...

As with regular blood, the new mixture is capable of carrying oxygen throughout the body. Unlike blood from humans, however, the artificial variety being tested in Japan does not need to match a ...

Scientists have uncovered a new biological mechanism behind tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and severe COVID-19. Bursting red blood cells—not ...

Golden blood or Rh null blood is one of the rarest blood types in the world. It’s so rare that scientists once thought it might not even exist in real life. While most people have one of eight ...

In the first test, S. aureus displayed growth after 48 hours of incubation. The observed morphology was considered good, with colonies characteristic of the strain in question, a rounded shape, and ...

Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn is a disorder that happens when your blood type isn't compatible with your baby's blood type. It can cause problems like anemia and high bilirubin levels ...

Our speakers will discuss hemolysis prevalence and impact throughout the hospital, and optimizing patient care and safety with integrated hemolysis detection at the point of care. Q&A to follow.

This material was inoculated into a bottle containing nutrient agar and trypticase soy broth and then observed for growth up to 21 days. Blood cultures were repeated when indicated clinically.

Blood pressure (systolic 100-140 mm of Hg, diastolic 60-90 mm of Hg), pulse rate (60-100 bpm) and temperature (98.4-degree F) should be in normal range and hemoglobin should be more than 12.5 gm ...