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Sysmex Educational Enhancement and Development July 2012

To define whether a patient’s results are considered ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ reference intervals are needed. In this article the prerequisites for reference intervals and different approaches for determination of those are described. Sysmex provides a list of scientific publications that inform about the reference intervals for Sysmex analysers, which can be found in this article.

Patient blood management (PBM) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients who might need a blood transfusion. One important pillar of PBM is to diagnose, reduce and prevent anaemia to avoid transfusions in all kinds of clinical settings. Several studies showed that the reticulocyte haemoglobin equivalent is a parameter for aid in diagnosis and monitoring of iron supply to erythropoiesis.

Monocytes are a type of white blood cells that perform an important role in the immune defence of the organism. The count of the monocytes can be challenging due to their characteristics. Here we explain why and some possible solutions for the lab.

Sysmex Educational Enhancement and Development February 2012

Sysmex Educational Enhancement and Development January 2012

Cerebrospinal fluid as sample material requires particular attention at all times, from sample collection and transport to laboratory diagnostics. Upon arrival at the laboratory, the CSF sample must be processed quickly with great care and expertise so that the analysis results provide the information needed by the physician for treatment decisions. In this article you find a summary of all lab procedures with a focus on cell count and differentiation.

The first part of this SEED article informs about haematopoietic stem cells, their aetiology and sources as well as the clinical background of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

For the sake of the patient - it is of critical importance that physicians and other healthcare personnel are able to confidently rely on laboratory test results in order to make meaningful and safe decisions about the diagnosis and treatment of patients entrusted to their care.