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Hematology Case Study - Thrombocytopenia with Elevated IPF
Hematology Case Study - IG Present
This is a 76 year old female (see PDF) with a history of chronic myelogenous leukemia (treatment...
Hematology Case Study - IG Present #2
This patient presented with leukocytosis, neutrophilia and basophilia. Immature Granulocytes (IG)...
Hematology Case Study - Hemoglobin C Disease
This sample (pdf), from a patient with Hemoglobin C (Hb C) disease, shows anemia with marked...
Hematology Case Study - Howell-Jolly Bodies
Howell-Jolly bodies, sometimes abbreviated H-J bodies, are DNA remnants that remain in an RBC after...
Hematology Case Study - Severe Cold Agglutinin
Hematology Case Study - Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
This sample (see PDF) was drawn from a 2 year old patient presenting to the pediatrician with...
Hematology Case Study - Thalassemia
The patient (see PDF) is a 37 year old male with a history of thalassemia. The initial analysis of...
Hematology Case Study - Micromegakaryocytes
This newborn (see PDF) presented with leukocytopenia and thrombocytopenia with normal red...
Hematology Case Study - Thrombocytopenia
Hematology Case Study - Unmixed Sample
The sample (see PDF) is initially analyzed in manual mode with no mixing. The probe aspirates...
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...
Hematology Case Study - Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
This patient (see PDF), being seen in the Hematology/Oncology clinic, is known to have pyruvate...
Hematology Case Study - Hairy Cell Leukemia
Hairy cell leukemia is a B-lymphocyte chronic leukemia where lymphocytes often present with hair...
Hematology Case Study - Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Low hemoglobin and hematocrit, red cell indices...
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...
Hematology Case Study - WBC Abn Scattergram w-NRBC
Hematology Overview - Anemia
Immature Platelet Fraction Fact Sheet
What is the Immature Platelet Fraction?
The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) is a parameter available...
Immature Granulocyte Fact Sheet
Hematology - The New Business Model for Expanded Hematology Paramters - Immature Granulocyte
Hematology - CPT Codes FAQ for Laboratorians
Hematology - CAP Q&A Column on Use of IG in Infection Management
With many laboratories discontinuing manual band counts because of imprecision, Sysmex's Immature...
Hematology - Comparing automated vs manual leukocyte differential counts for quantifying the 'left shift' in the blood of neonates
The presence of a left shift in neonates can be measured via the I/T ratio, which requires a manual...
Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent Fact Sheet
What is The Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent?
The Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) is a...
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...
Hematology - Automated Body Fluid Analysis on Sysmex XN-Series Analyzers Bibliography
Find out what scientific experts are saying about the body fluid mode on XN
The Sysmex XN-Series™...
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...
Hematology Customer Profile - Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, CA is a nationally recognized community hospital...
Hematology White Paper - The Influence of RBC Counting Technology on MCHC Results
Hematology - White Paper Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Customer Profile - Rush University Medical Center
Automating Body Fluid Analysis for Increased Efficiency
Significant Variability in the Identification and Reporting of Band Neutrophils by Participants Enrolled in the College of American Pathologists Proficiency Testing Program
Increased band neutrophils in blood smear differential counts ("bandemia") are entrenched in medi-...
And The Band Neutrophil Counts Play On
The recent CAP proficiency testing questionnaire was meant to be the coup de grâc Hematology PT...
The Role of the Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) in the Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia
Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF): An insight into assessment and treatment of platelet disorders
We...
Micro Learning - RET-He
Micro Learning - Immature Platelet Fraction
Hemostasis - Laboratory Testing of Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of either coagulation factor VIII (FVIII)...
Hemostasis - What is Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a sex-linked hereditary bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of either...
Hemostasis - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
The activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) is the second most frequently requested coagulation...
Hemostasis - Prothrombin Time
The Prothrombin Time (PT) test
The PT is a baseline screening test for patients with...
Principles of Hemostasis, Part I
The primary principle of hemostasis is to minimize blood loss at sites of vessel injury by forming a...
Principles of Hemostasis, Part II
The primary principle of hemostasis is to minimize blood loss at sites of vessel injury by forming a...
Science of Urinalysis - Candiduria
What is Candiduria?
The genus Candida contains over 200 species, many of which can be found in the...
Science of Urinalysis - Decoy Cells
What are Decoy Cells?
Decoy cells are urothelial and renal tubular epithelial cells that are infected...
Science of Urinalysis - Granular Casts
What Are Granular Casts?
Granular casts originate mainly from destruction and degeneration of renal...
Science of Urinalysis - Dysmorphic RBCs
What are Dysmorphic RBCs?
Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, can sometimes be present in...
Science of Urinalysis - Hemosiderin
What is Candiduria?
The genus Candida contains over 200 species, many of which can be found in the...
Science of Urinalysis - Pinworm
What is Pinworm?
Enterobius vermicularis, also known as pinworm, is one of the most common...
Science of Urinalysis - Cholesterol Crystals
What are Cholesterol Crystals?
Cholesterol crystals may be seen in the urine of patients with...
Science of Urinalysis - Urothelial Cells
What are urothelial cells?
Urothelial cells – also termed “transitional epithelial” cells or...
Science of Urinalysis - What is Eosinophiluria
What is Eosinophiluria?
Eosinophiluria is a condition that is characterized by the presence of...
Science of Urinalysis - Cystinuria
Science of Urinalysis - What is Proteinuria
Science of Urinalysis - What is Hematuria
Science of Urinalysis - Bilirubin Crystals
What are Bilirubin Crystals?
Bilirubin crystals appear in hepatobiliary diseases and are common in...
Urinalysis Customer Profile - Rutland Regional Medical Center
Urinalysis Customer Profile - Morton Hospital
Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA is a 144-bed acutecare community hospital serving patients and...
Measurable Residual Diseases in Multiple Myeloma
Customer Profile - Omega Molecular Laboratories
Omega Molecular Laboratories: Driving Advanced Diagnostics with Sysmex Flow Cytometry to Better...
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...