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- Blood groups
A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.
- Anaemia
When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.
- Blood transfusion
Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.
- Polycythaemia vera
Polycythaemia vera is characterised by the production of too many red blood cells, caused by abnormal function of the bone marrow.
- Splenomegaly
Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.
- Jaundice in babies
If your baby is full-term and healthy, mild jaundice is nothing to worry about and will resolve by itself within a week or so.
- Blood donation
Donated blood is used to help people who are sick or injured, or for medical research.
- Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anaemia or death if not treated.
- Blood count
The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.
- Vitamin B
The 8 B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.