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How are aplastic and hemolytic anemia differentiated?
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See below: Aplastic anemia is when the bone marrow stops producing blood cells. Hemolytic anemia is when red blood cells are being destroyed outside of the bone marrow.
Answered 6/21/2014
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Multiple: Besides a detailed clinical examination by your doctor, multiple laboratory tests are necessary including CBC with differential, peripheral blood morphology and bone marrow studies.
Answered 6/10/2014
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