1. **Causes**: Hemolysis can be caused by various reasons i…

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1. **Causes**: Hemolysis can be caused by various reasons including:
- **Medications** that might cause red blood cells to break down.
- **Infections** or **autoimmune disorders** where the body's immune system attacks its own red blood cells.
- **Inherited conditions** like sickle cell anemia or G6PD deficiency.
- **Mechanical factors** like artificial heart valves or blood pumps, or physical trauma.
- **Laboratory Error**: Sometimes hemolysis can occur in vitro (outside the body) due to mishandling or improper centrifugation of the blood sample.