Patient's question:
I heard that to determine if a newborn has hemolytic disease and whether there is hemolysis, a specialized test needs to be performed. So, what are the three main tests for detecting neonatal hemolytic disease, and how are they specifically conducted?Doctor's answer:
Hemolytic anemia requires a blood routine test and reticulocyte count first. There are also hemolytic diseases that require checking changes in red blood cell morphology (spherical, elliptical, oral, spiculated, target-like, fragmented, sickle-shaped), red blood cell phagocytosis and self-aggregation, Heinz bodies, red blood cell osmotic fragility, and red blood cell lifespan for differential diagnosis. Specifically, I suggest you consult a doctor in detail.