Advanced Clinical Parameters (ACPs) for Hematology and Oncology
Hematology and Oncology refer to the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancers. Practitioners in this specialty diagnose and treat diseases such as anemia, leukemia and lymphoma.
Watch: A Pediatric hematologist's perspective
Our Advanced Clinical Parameters (ACPs) expand the routine CBC beyond traditional use and may assist clinicians with patient care. Dr. Kandace Gollomp, pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, describes how Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) and Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) can be included in order sets or reflex testing as part of their patient workups.
Getting more from the CBC: IPF and other innovative CBC parameters - A Cancer Center Testimonial
The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) and absolute immature platelet count may be used to assist clinicians with thrombocytopenic patients.
Watch: Expanded CBC Parameters in Clinical Practice
Dr. Kandace Gollomp, pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, explains how Sysmex's Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He), Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF) and Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) can be used in conjunction with other clinical data, to help assess a patient's status. She shares case studies illustrating how the parameters may provide valuable insight for clinicians.