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FDA Approves New Diagnostic Tool for Leukemias and Lymphomas

A test for use with flow cytometry to aid in the detection of several leukemias and lymphomas, including chronic leukemia, acute leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) has been authorized. More...
11 Jul 2017
Image: The Sekisui CP3000 automated coagulation system seamlessly integrates with Abbott’s suite of informatics solutions (Photo courtesy of Abbott).

Fully Automated Coagulation System Launched

Coagulation tests measure the blood’s ability to clot and clotting disorders may be a sign of liver disease, thrombophilia (excessive clotting), or hemophilia (inability to clot normally). Coagulation tests are also performed to monitor patients who are taking medications that can affect clotting. More...
04 Jul 2017
Image: The next-generation Alinity hq hematology analyzer (Photo courtesy of Abbott Diagnostics).

Next-Generation Hematology Analyzer Introduced

Hematology is a medical specialty dedicated to studying the physiology of blood, and the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. In diagnostics testing, hematology tests look at blood composition, which includes the identification and quantification of different types of blood cells. More...
04 Jul 2017
Image: A white blood cell among red blood cells (Photo courtesy of HealthTap).

Peripheral Blood Smears Still Need Evaluation

When the first automated hematology analyzers appeared in clinical laboratories in the 1960s, they ushered in a welcomed workflow change for bench technologists. These automated analyzers replaced hemocytometers, though the need for differential counting remained. More...
22 Jun 2017

Hemosiderosis Screening Assessed for Multiple Transfusion Patients

Hemosiderosis is a type of secondary iron overload resulting from multiple blood transfusions and the leading cause of death in transfusion-dependent patients with thalassemia. More...
20 Jun 2017

Elevated Blood Platelet Count Predicts Cancer

The most common route to cancer diagnosis follows the development of symptoms, and definitive diagnosis by biopsy and access to specialist care often rely on a primary care physician to recognize the possibility of cancer. More...
08 Jun 2017
Image: The Navios flow cytometer (Photo courtesy of Beckman Coulter).

Panel Developed for Immunophenotyping Lymphocytes

A lymphoproliferative disorder screening tube (LPD-ST) has been developed with the aim to provide comprehensive immunophenotyping of lymphocyte subsets with minimal need for additional testing. More...
07 Jun 2017
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The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.
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