Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH) : Definition
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH) : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH) : Symptoms & Signs ...

Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH)
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Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria only occurs in the cold, and affects mainly the hands and feet. Antibodies attach (bind) to red blood cells and to proteins in the blood (called complements).

Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Alternative Names
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The Donath-Landsteiner test is a blood test to detect harmful antibodies related to a rare disorder called paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The antibodies form and destroy red blood cells when the body is exposed to cold temperatures.

See also: Hemoglobinuria, Anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Infections, Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria