The immature platelet fraction is a useful marker for predicting the timing of platelet recovery in patients with cancer after chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

abstract：:Molecular monitoring of the BCR-ABL1 transcript in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) using quantitative real-time PCR (RQ-PCR) can be performed using either bone marrow (BM) or peripheral blood (PB). However, a recent report by Stock et al. [International Journal of Oncology 28 (2006) 1099] questioned the reliability...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ballestrero A,Cirmena G,Dominietto A,Garuti A,Rocco I,Cea M,Moran E,Nencioni A,Miglino M,Raiola AM,Bacigalupo A,Patrone F

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

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：:Congenital protein C deficiency significantly increases the risk of venous thromboembolism, a serious and potentially lethal condition. Protein C levels can be determined by chromogenic, clotting and antigenic assays, each type of assay has differences in specificity and sensitivity to protein C deficiency. In princip...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cooper PC,Cooper SM,Goodfellow KJ,Hickey KP,Kitchen S,Makris M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three major types of rearrangements are involved in acute myeloid leukemias (AML): t(8;21)(q22;q22), inv(16)(p13q22), and 11q23/MLL abnormalities. Their precise identification becomes essential for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic choices. Resulting fusion transcripts (FT) are also powerful markers for monitoring...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Giusiano S,Formisano-Tréziny C,Benziane A,Maroc N,Picard C,Hermitte F,Taranger-Charpin C,Gabert J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gene expression profiling (GEP) risk models in multiple myeloma are based on 3'-end microarrays. We hypothesized that GEP risk signatures could retain prognostic power despite being translated and applied to whole-transcript microarray data. METHODS:We studied CD138-positive bone marrow plasma cells in a ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Hermansen NE,Borup R,Andersen MK,Vangsted AJ,Clausen NT,Kristensen DL,Nielsen FC,Gimsing P

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with hypocellular bone marrow (BM) is often difficult to distinguish from aplastic anemia (AA). Furthermore, the diagnosis of MDS with low blast counts and normal karyotype may be problematic. These issues highlight the need for a reliable marker for the diagnosis of MDS. This study was ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Huh HJ,Chae SL,Lee M,Hong KS,Mun YC,Seong CM,Chung WS,Huh JW

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consistent multi-ethnic migrations of the last decades have considerably changed the epidemiology of the hemoglobinopathies. Healthy carriers of these conditions are present today in many nonendemic parts of the world, and severely affected children are now born where these diseases were previously rare or unknown...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Giordano PC

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct international normalized ratio (INR) determination using certified INR plasmas was shown to improve precision and accuracy. We evaluated the utility of a multicalibrator in determining INR. INR values were measured in 493 blood samples from patients subjected to anticoagulation therapy (320) and control subject...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cha CH,Park CJ,Kim DH,Kim MJ,Cho YU,Jang S,Chi HS

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:Severe COVID-19 is often compounded by a prothrombotic state that is associated with poor outcomes. In this investigation, we aimed to evaluate ADAMTS13 activity, von Willebrand factor level (VWF:Ag), and the corresponding ADAMTS13 activity/VWF:Ag ratio, in patients with COVID-19 and for associations with ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Henry BM,Benoit SW,de Oliveira MHS,Lippi G,Favaloro EJ,Benoit JL

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The DM is an automated microscope, which performs WBC differential counts and monitors red cell morphology. The user either validates the cell recognition if the DM has correctly identified the WBCs or reclassifies the WBCs in the good category in case of a DM mis-assignment. Morphological anomalies of leukocytes, red...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Billard M,Lainey E,Armoogum P,Alberti C,Fenneteau O,Da Costa L

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Laboratory investigations for bleeding disorders are warranted when an individual has a personal and/or family history of bleeding, and/or laboratory findings that suggest the possibility of an inherited or acquired bleeding disorder. METHODS:This review summarizes author's experience with ordering and re...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Hayward CPM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progressive shortening of telomeres and the activation of telomerase are considered to be one of the important mechanisms in cellular immortalization and disease progression. Bone marrow samples were collected from 148 patients with acute leukemia (AL). Based on the stage of the disease, patients were divided into...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Wang Y,Fang M,Sun X,Sun J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern photo-optical coagulometers collect optical data in the form of reaction curves and offer a possibility to determine clotting times at different points of clot formation by using different evaluation modes. The objectives of this study were to determine the possible impact of an evaluation mode on activated par...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Milos M,Herak DC,Zadro R

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection of T- and NK-cell type, systemic form, is a rare entity within the spectrum of EBV-driven T- and NK-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Established diagnostic criteria and a characteristic clinical course help to differentiate it from other closely related EBV-positive neopl...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ondrejka SL,Hsi ED

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monocytosis is a frequent trigger for blood smear review in a routine hematology laboratory whereas chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is infrequent and arises mostly in elderly patients. In order to define the best workflow for monocytosis, we studied three diagnostic approaches: the classical morphol...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zhu J,Sourdeau E,Aubert H,Clauser S,Maillon A,Capron C,Jondeau K,Ronez E,Schillinger F,Garnache-Ottou F,Cornet E,Bardet V

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:These recommendations are intended to develop a consensus in the previously published papers as to which parameters and what values should be considered critical. A practical guide on the standardization of critical results management in haematology laboratories would be beneficial as part of good laborato...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Keng TB,De La Salle B,Bourner G,Merino A,Han JY,Kawai Y,Peng MT,McCafferty R,International Council for Standardization in Haematology (ICSH).

更新日期：2016-10-01 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:Lupus anticoagulant (LAC) testing is a multistep procedure including screening, mixing, and confirmation tests. STA Coag Expert is a software module for STA R Max and STA Compact Max analyzers which includes an on-demand LAC algorithm, based on ISTH guidelines, for automatic interpretation, calculation, an...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Florin L,Desloovere M,Devreese KMJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To observe changes in the complete blood count (CBC) venous blood parameters of healthy children and establish appropriate reference intervals (RIs). METHODS:Overall, 4066 healthy children were selected and divided into four groups: infants, toddlers, preschool-age children and school-age children. Venous b...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Li J,Zhang H,Huang X,Zhang J,Wu X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In daily practice in haematology laboratories, red blood cell (RBC) abnormalities are frequent and their management is a real challenge. The aim of this study is to establish a "decision tree" using RBC and reticulocyte parameters from the SYSMEX XN-10 analyser to distinguish between patients with a heredi...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Nivaggioni V,Bouriche L,Coito S,Le Floch AS,Ibrahim-Kosta M,Leonnet C,Arnoux I,Loosveld M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aberrant activation of Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway leads to deregulated proliferation, differentiation, or apoptosis of normal cells. One of the members of this family, JAK2, plays a very important role in metabolizing carcinogens and medications. This...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zhong Y,Wu J,Ma R,Cao H,Wang Z,Ding J,Cheng L,Feng J,Chen B

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the progression of blood analysis technology, hematology analyzers become more complex and diverse. How to choose a superb instrument is a challenge for the laboratories. In the essay, we studied whether the newest BC-6000 hematology analyzer meets the needs of a clinical hematology laboratory. METHO...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Shen Y,Cao J,Zhou Z,Wang Y,Shen Y,He J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:D-dimer (DD) assays are effective for the exclusion of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), but point-of-care (POC) DD assays have not been fully evaluated. METHODS:We have compared five POC DD assays (Pathfast, Cardiac, Vidas, Stratus and NycoCard) with our routine DD method (Tinaquant), testing 60 samples from p...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Antovic JP,Höög Hammarström K,Forslund G,Eintrei J,Sten-Linder M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Promoter hypermethylation plays an important role in the inactivation of cancer-related genes. This abnormality occurs early in leukemogenesis and seems to be associated with poor prognosis in myelodsplastic syndrome (MDS). The identification of more inactivated tumor suppressor genes contributing to the development o...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Qian J,Yao DM,Lin J,Wang YL,Han LX,Xu WR,Wu CY

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To study the effect of bortezomib alone or in combination with daunorubicin (DNR) on an mdr1 single-factor drug-resistant leukemia cell line K562/MDR1, a multifactor-resistant cell line K562/A02, a drug-sensitive cell line K562, and primary cells from acute myeloid leukemia patients. METHODS:The cell line...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zheng B,Zhou R,Gong Y,Yang X,Shan Q

更新日期：2012-06-01 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: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