Before a blood transfusion, doctors must ensure the donor’s blood is safe for the recipient. Checking blood type is an important first step, but did you know two people can have compatible blood types and still react during a transfusion?

A blood report can sometimes tell a much bigger story than your haemoglobin level alone. A few numbers, such as MCV, MCH, and RBC count, can give doctors clues about how your red blood cells are behaving. When doctors suspect thalassemia,