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    Hematology

    Automating Body Fluid Analysis for Increased Efficiency

    The association between body fluids and human disease was first popularized around 400 BC when...
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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Thrombocytopenia with Elevated IPF

    This patient presents with a mild thrombocytopenia. The XN offers two platelet counting methods:...
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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - IG Present #2

    This patient presented with leukocytosis, neutrophilia and basophilia. Immature Granulocytes (IG)...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Hemoglobin C Disease

    This sample (pdf), from a patient with Hemoglobin C (Hb C) disease, shows anemia with marked...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Howell-Jolly Bodies

    Howell-Jolly bodies, sometimes abbreviated H-J bodies, are DNA remnants that remain in an RBC after...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Severe Cold Agglutinin

    This patient is a 51 year old male with a history of multiple myeloma and graft vs. host disease...
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    Hematology

    Hematology Overview - Anemia

    Anemia is a global public health issue affecting an estimated one-third of the world’s population,...
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    Hematology

    Hematology - More than just a CBC: Automated NRBC counts with every result

    Neonatology
    Ideal for high-risk premature infants or pediatric patients. The CBC with NRBC count on...

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    Hematology

    Immature Granulocyte Fact Sheet

    What are Immature Granulocytes? Immature Granulocytes (IG) are early precursors of granulocytic...
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    Hematology

    Immature Platelet Fraction Fact Sheet

    What is the Immature Platelet Fraction?

    The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) is a parameter available...

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    Hematology

    Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent Fact Sheet

    What is The Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent?

    The Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) is a...

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    Hematology

    Customer Profile - Rush University Medical Center

    Immature Granulocytes are Key to Workflow Optimization Faced with the challenge of improving...
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    Hemostasis

    Hemostasis - Laboratory Testing of Hemophilia

    Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of either coagulation factor VIII (FVIII)...

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    Hemostasis

    Hemostasis - What is Hemophilia

    Hemophilia is a sex-linked hereditary bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of either...

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    Hemostasis

    Hemostasis - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

    The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) is the second most frequently requested coagulation...

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    Hemostasis

    Hemostasis - Prothrombin Time

    The Prothrombin Time (PT) test

    The PT is a baseline screening test for patients with...

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    Principles of Hemostasis, Part I

    The primary principle of hemostasis is to minimize blood loss at sites of vessel injury by forming a...

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    Hemostasis

    Principles of Hemostasis, Part II

    The primary principle of hemostasis is to minimize blood loss at sites of vessel injury by forming a...

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    Urinalysis

    Customer Profile - Morton Hospital

    Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA is a 144-bed acutecare community hospital serving patients and...

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    Urinalysis

    Science of Urinalysis - What is Proteinuria

    What is proteinuria? The function of your kidneys is to filter waste products from your blood and...
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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Candiduria

    What is Candiduria?

    The genus Candida contains over 200 species, many of which can be found in the...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Decoy Cells

    What are Decoy Cells?

    Decoy cells are urothelial and renal tubular epithelial cells that are infected...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Dysmorphic RBCs

    What are Dysmorphic RBCs?

    Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, can sometimes be present in...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Granular Casts

    What Are Granular Casts?

    Granular casts originate mainly from destruction and degeneration of renal...

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    Flow Cytometry

    Measurable Residual Diseases in Multiple Myeloma

    Validation of a High-Sensitivity 10C Flow Cytometric Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Assay for...
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    Flow Cytometry

    Customer Profile - Omega Molecular Laboratories

    Omega Molecular Laboratories: Driving Advanced Diagnostics with Sysmex Flow Cytometry to Better...

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    Flow Cytometry

    White Paper - Time Savings with the Sysmex PS-10™ Sample Preparation System

    Time Savings with the Sysmex PS-10™ Sample Preparation System
    Smart automation for a new level of...

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    Hematology

    Hematology - The Use of IG in Infection Management

    Q&A column on use of automated IG versus the manual band count With many laboratories discontinuing...
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    Hematology

    Hematology - The New Business Model for Expanded Hematology Paramters - Immature Granulocyte

    The New Business Model for Expanded Hematology Paramters - Immature Granulocyte (IG) These are...
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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Hemosiderin

    What is Candiduria?

    The genus Candida contains over 200 species, many of which can be found in the...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Pinworm

    What is Pinworm?

    Enterobius vermicularis, also known as pinworm, is one of the most common...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - What is Eosinophiluria

    What is Eosinophiluria?

    Eosinophiluria is a condition that is characterized by the presence of...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Cholesterol Crystals

    What are Cholesterol Crystals?

    Cholesterol crystals may be seen in the urine of patients with...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Urothelial Cells

    What are urothelial cells?

    Urothelial cells – also termed “transitional epithelial” cells or...

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    Urinalysis

    Urinalysis Case Study - Cystinuria

    What is Cystinuria? Cystinuria is an inherited condition characterized by the buildup of cystine in...
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    Urinalysis

    Science of Urinalysis - What is Hematuria

    What is Hematuria Hematuria is defined as the presence of blood in urine, specifically red blood...
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    Urinalysis

    Science of Urinalysis - Bilirubin Crystals

    What are Bilirubin Crystals?

    Bilirubin crystals appear in hepatobiliary diseases and are common in...

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    Hematology

    Hematology - XN-20 Hematology Analyzer with WPC Added Value Channel Bibliography

    Find out what scientific experts are saying about the XN-20 The XN-20

    Hematology Analyzer from Sysmex...

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    Hematology

    Hematology - White Paper Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

    Technology, correlation and reference range considerations Introduction The erythrocyte...
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    Hematology

    Hematology Customer Profile - Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, CA is a nationally recognized community hospital...

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    Hematology

    Hematology White Paper - The Influence of RBC Counting Technology on MCHC Results

    The value-driven laboratory The Influence of RBC Counting Technology on MCHC Results The...
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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Iron Deficiency Anemia

    Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit, red cell indices...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency

    This patient (see PDF), being seen in the Hematology/Oncology clinic, is known to have pyruvate...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

    This sample (see PDF) was drawn from a 2 year old patient presenting to the pediatrician with...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - High WBC Count with Blasts

    This patient (see PDF) presented with abdominal pain and a CBC showing a high WBC count, mild anemia...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Hairy Cell Leukemiase

    Hairy cell leukemia is a B-lymphocyte chronic leukemia where lymphocytes often present with hair...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Micromegakaryocytes

    This newborn (see PDF) presented with leukocytopenia and thrombocytopenia with normal red...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Atypical Lympho

    This sample (see PDF) was from a 79 year old male. A CBC was ordered to rule out anemia.

    The “WBC...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - IG Present

    This is a 76 year old female (see PDF) with a history of chronic myelogenous leukemia (treatment...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Severe Cold Agglutininse

    This patient (see PDF)is a 51 year old male with a history of multiple myeloma and graft vs. host...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Unmixed Sample

    The sample (see PDF) is initially analyzed in manual mode with no mixing. The probe aspirates...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Thrombocytopenia

    This 71 year old male (see PDF) presented with markedly decreased platelet count of 8 X10^3/µL....
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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - Thalassemia

    The patient (see PDF) is a 37 year old male with a history of thalassemia. The initial analysis of...

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    Hematology

    Hematology Case Study - WBC Abn Scattergram w-NRBC

    This is an example (see PDF) of false leukocytosis due to the presence of NRBCs. The NRBC result is...
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    Hematology

    Hematology - Automated Body Fluid Analysis on Sysmex XN-Series Analyzers

    Find out what scientific experts are saying about the body fluid mode on XN

    The Sysmex XN-Series™...

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    Hematology

    Hematology - CPT Codes FAQ for Laboratorians

    Is there a CPT® code or reimbursement available for the automated Immature Granulocyte (IG) count?...