Medical term

Hemoglobin

An iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

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Laboratory ID 14
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Clinical Context

Often reviewed as part of a CBC and anemia evaluation.

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Eculizumab-aeeb

Used for: BKEMV is a complement inhibitor indicated for: The treatment of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) to reduce hemolysis. ( 1.1 ) The treatment of patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy. ( 1.2 ) Limitation of Use BKEMV is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga toxin E. coli related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS).

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