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  2. What Is an Osmotic Fragility Test? Uses and Alternatives - WebMD

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    An osmotic fragility test is a blood test which works to see if red blood cells have a tendency to break apart easily. Two conditions that can cause this to happen are called thalassemia and...

  3. Osmotic Fragility of Erythrocytes: Reference Range ... - Medscape

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    The osmotic fragility test (OFT) is used to measure erythrocyte resistance to hemolysis while being exposed to varying levels of dilution of a saline solution. When erythrocytes are...

  4. Erythrocyte fragility - Wikipedia

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    The osmotic fragility test is common in hematology, and is often performed to aid with diagnosis of diseases associated with RBC membrane abnormalities.

  5. Osmotic fragility test Information | Mount Sinai - New York

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    Learn about Osmotic fragility test, find a doctor, complications, outcomes, recovery and follow-up care for Osmotic fragility test.

  6. Osmotic fragility test - UCSF Health

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    Osmotic fragility is a blood test to detect whether red blood cells are more likely to break down. Alternative Names. Spherocytosis - osmotic fragility; Thalassemia - osmotic fragility. How the Test is Performed. A blood sample is needed. In the laboratory, red blood cells are tested with a solution that makes them swell.

  7. Go to: 2.1. RED BLOOD CELL INDICES. Principle: Red blood cell (RBC) indices determination is the most common laboratory test and is usually carried out by automated electronic cell counters.

  8. Osmotic fragility test: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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    Osmotic fragility is a blood test to detect whether red blood cells are more likely to break down. How the Test is Performed. A blood sample is needed. In the laboratory, red blood cells are tested with a solution that makes them swell. This determines how fragile they are. How to Prepare for the Test.