Performance evaluation of the PENTRA 60C+ automated hematology analyzer and comparison with the ADVIA 2120.

abstract：:The paucity of clinical reports in the world literature suggests that, as a disease entity, haemoglobin SE compound heterozygosity is of negligible importance. In view of the significant community prevalence of this haemoglobinopathy in the Sultanate of Oman where it is the second most prevalent sickling disorder, a h...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Knox-Macaulay HH,Ahmed MM,Gravell D,Al-Kindi S,Ganesh A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant advances have been made in our understanding of the structural basis for altered cell function in various inherited red cell membrane disorders with reduced red cell survival and resulting hemolytic anemia. The current review summarizes these advances as they relate to defining the molecular and structural...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Narla J,Mohandas N

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The body fluid mode of the Sysmex XN-2000 hematology analyzer differentiates cells into mononuclear and polymorphonuclear white blood cells (WBC) and high-fluorescent cells (HFC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the HFC count for detecting malignant cells in serous body fluids. ME...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Labaere D,Boeckx N,Geerts I,Moens M,Van den Driessche M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The foundation of laboratory hematologic diagnosis is the complete blood count and review of the peripheral smear. In patients with anemia, the peripheral smear permits interpretation of diagnostically significant red blood cell (RBC) findings. These include assessment of RBC shape, size, color, inclusions, and arrang...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ford J

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Iron-deficient erythropoiesis attributable to nutritional deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in early childhood. Beckman Coulter has proposed new parameters: red blood cell size factor (RSf) and low hemoglobin density (LHD%). [Formula: see text] The aims of the present communication were to esta...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Osta V,Caldirola MS,Fernandez M,Marcone MI,Tissera G,Pennesi S,Ayuso C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Variability in FVIII measurement is a recognized problem. There are limited data for samples containing recombinant Factor VIII Fc fusion protein (rFVIIIFc). Many studies use samples for which factor concentrate has been spiked into FVIII deficient plasma in vitro. This approach requires validation. AIM/M...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Kitchen S,Jennings I,Makris M,Kitchen DP,Woods TAL,Walker ID

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Sysmex XN-series is a new automated hematology analyzer designed to improve the accuracy of cell counts and the specificity of the flagging events. METHODS:The basic characteristics and the performance of new measurement channels of the XN were evaluated and compared with the Sysmex XE-2100 and the ma...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Seo JY,Lee ST,Kim SH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To measure direct factor Xa inhibitor (apixaban, edoxaban, rivaroxaban) concentrations, dedicated chromogenic anti-Xa assays are recommended as suitable methods to provide rapid drug quantification. Moreover, the high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) is reported as a r...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cini M,Legnani C,Padrini R,Cosmi B,Dellanoce C,De Rosa G,Marcucci R,Pengo V,Poli D,Testa S,Palareti G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physiological changes during pregnancy affect routine tests for iron deficiency. The reticulocyte haemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) and serum-soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) assay are newer diagnostic parameters for the detection of iron deficiency, combined in the Thomas diagnostic plot. We used this pl...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Weyers R,Coetzee MJ,Nel M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are commonly prescribed and measuring drug levels may be useful in a number of contexts. However, data on DOAC level measurement and their clinical utility in real-world studies are limited. METHODS:We carried out a 2-year retrospective cohort study of DOAC levels measure...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Denny NDR,Keighley L,Siganporia Z,Thachil J,Nash MJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of nontransferrin-bound iron (NTBI) as an index of iron overload in patients with thalassemia has been evaluated; however, data in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) is limited. NTBI levels were evaluated in a cross-sectional study of 43 transfused patients with SCD. Patient charts were reviewed for dem...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Inati A,Musallam KM,Cappellini MD,Duca L,Taher AT

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority, if not all, of human cell types secrete extracellular vesicles (EVs) into their environment, at least partly as a means of intercellular communication. These secreted vesicles can be detected in most bodily fluids including blood, urine, and saliva. The number of secreted vesicles and their composition i...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： van der Meel R,Krawczyk-Durka M,van Solinge WW,Schiffelers RM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To retrospectively analyze epidemiological, clinical and hematological characteristics of COVID-19 patients. METHODS:The demographic, symptoms, and physiological parameters of 88 patients were collected and analyzed. The performance of complete blood count (CBC) indexes for monitoring and predicting the s...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zhang H,Cao X,Kong M,Mao X,Huang L,He P,Pan S,Li J,Lu Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several intracytoplasmic morphological changes in the plasma cells of multiple myeloma have been described previously. However, Auer rod-like inclusions are rarely found in these types of cells. Here, we report a case of multiple myeloma with Auer rod-like, needle-shaped intracytoplasmic inclusions in plasma cells. A ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Hütter G,Nowak D,Blau IW,Thiel E

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 8 years since the publication of the 4th edition of the WHO Classification of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tumours in 2008, there has been rapid accumulation of knowledge in the molecular genetics, biology, clinical behavior of many hematologic malignancies. Concepts and models have advanced to the point at which...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Hsi ED

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunophenotyping of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has controversial implications with regards to prognosis. The aims of the present study were to determine the frequency of leukaemia-associated phenotypes (LAP) in AML and to correlate their presence with response to induction chemotherapy. We analysed bone marrow sam...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Al-Mawali A,To LB,Gillis D,Hissaria P,Mundy J,Lewis I

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was aimed to compare the analytical performance of traditional and new parameters and morphological flags of CAL-8000 and XN-9000. The automated differential leukocyte count (DIFF profile) and morphological flags were compared with optical microscopy (OM). METHODS:A total of 1025 peripheral blo...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Buoro S,Mecca T,Seghezzi M,Manenti B,Azzarà G,Dominoni P,Crippa A,Ottomano C,Lippi G

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though not very common, solid tumor involvement of the bone marrow (BM) may have serious consequences. Recent studies have shown that mean platelet volume (MPV) is a good indicator for BM disease in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia. We investigated the significance of MPV in the diagnosis of BM metastasi...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Aksoy S,Kilickap S,Hayran M,Harputluoglu H,Koca E,Dede DS,Erman M,Turker A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is widely recognized that plasma cells (PCs) are under-represented in flow cytometry (FC) studies, but the causes of this phenomenon are poorly understood. We sought to study potential variables that affect PC recovery by flow cytometry (FC) in the analysis of plasma cell myeloma (PCM). METHODS:We retr...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cogbill CH,Spears MD,Vantuinen P,Harrington AM,Olteanu H,Kroft SH

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thrombotic complications are a main concern in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Recently, a gain-of-function mutation of the gene encoding the JAK2 tyrosine kinase that results in a valine-to-phenylalanine substitution at position 617 (V617F) has been described. Since the description of the JAK2...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Xavier SG,Gadelha T,Rezende SM,Zalcberg IR,Spector N

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of malignant blood disorders, such as leukemia, that can provide a better chance of long-term remission involves myeloablation followed by transplantation of matched donor hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). For successful engraftment and re-establishment of hematopoiesis to occur in the recipient, the transpla...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Lam BS,Adams GB

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cellular analysis in body fluids (BFs) provides important diagnostic information in various pathological settings. This study was hence aimed at comparing automated cell count obtained with Mindray BC-6800 (BC-BF) vs Sysmex XN-series (XN-BF) and evaluating other quantitative and qualitative information pro...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Buoro S,Seghezzi M,Dominoni P,Moioli V,Manenti B,Previtali G,Ottomano C,Lippi G

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) characterized by the severe deficiency of ADAMTS13 activity (<10%). Rapid ADAMTS13 testing is crucial for early diagnosis and optimal management of TTP patients and other TMAs. The objective of this study ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Pascual C,Nieto JM,Fidalgo T,Seguí IG,Díaz-Ricart M,Docampo MF,Del Rio J,Salinas R

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immature platelet fraction (IPF) is a parameter for reticulated platelets. A high percentage IPF (%-IPF) is indicative of consumptive or recovering thrombocytopenic disorders in contrast to a low %-IPF seen in aplastic states. Absolute IPF (A-IPF) specifically reflects the number of immature platelets in c...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ko YJ,Kim H,Hur M,Choi SG,Moon HW,Yun YM,Hong SN

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a complex disease, for which our understanding of the role of genetic and epigenetic changes has undergone significant advancements. Newer diagnostic and prognostic classifications have increasingly incorporated such information, and novel therapies have been developed to target specifi...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ohgami RS,Arber DA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Sysmex XP-300(®) (XP-300) is a new, fully automated hematology analyzer, designed to generate complete blood counts (CBC) with 3-part differential. In our study, the XP-300 was evaluated as a point-of-care (POC) analyzer in an oncology setting. In which blood samples from patients with different pathol...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： van Dievoet MA,Louagie H,Ghys T

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Beta globin deletion/duplication analysis may serve as a useful adjunct to sequence analysis. Our purpose was to develop a robust assay for beta globin deletion/duplication analysis and determine its role in evaluating patients with beta thalassemia. METHODS:A single tube semi-quantitative fluorescent PCR...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Mikula M,Buller-Burckle A,Gallivan M,Sun W,Franklin CR,Strom CM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prediction of the timing of platelet recovery after chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) allows for optimal platelet transfusion. We assessed the clinical utility of the percentage value of the immature platelet fraction (IPF%) monitored using an XE-2100 automated hematology analyzer to pred...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Yamaoka G,Kubota Y,Nomura T,Inage T,Arai T,Kitanaka A,Saigo K,Iseki K,Baba N,Taminato T

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), it has been shown that AML-derived cells often remain sensitive to autophagy-inducing stimuli, leading to the idea that harnessing the autophagy can be pertinent to AML cytotoxic therapy. Despite this promising notion, to date, there is no comprehensive study addressing aut...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zare-Abdollahi D,Safari S,Movafagh A,Ghadiani M,Tabarraee M,Riazi-Isfahani S,Gorji S,Keyvan L,Gachkar L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several factors influence the severity of Plasmodium falciparum; here, we investigate the impact of alpha+-thalassaemia genotype on P. falciparum parasitemia and prevalence of severe anaemia amongst microcytic children from Kumasi, Ghana. METHODS:Seven hundred and thirty-two children (≤10 years) with P. f...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Opoku-Okrah C,Gordge M,Kweku Nakua E,Abgenyega T,Parry M,Robertson C,Smith CL

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00