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Image: ORTHO VISION Max Analyzer is an instrument designed to automate in vitro immunohematology testing of human blood utilizing ID-MTS gel card technology (Photo courtesy of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics)

Remote Dispensing of Emergency Release Red Blood Cells Assessed

Good transfusion practice requires meticulous attention to the correct identification of blood samples and the performance of pre-transfusion compatibility testing using validated procedures. Patients with acute bleeding are frequently transfused with emergency release (ER) group O red blood cells (RBCs). More...
26 Oct 2022
Image: The Bionano Genomics Saphyr platform offers sample preparation, DNA imaging and genomic data analysis technologies combined into one streamlined workflow that enables one to identify structural variants and create de novo genome assemblies (Photo courtesy of Bionano Genomics)

Hematological Neoplasm Cytogenetics Profiled With Optical Genome Mapping

The current standard-of-care cytogenetic techniques for the analysis of hematological malignancies include karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), which are labor intensive and time and cost prohibitive, and they often do not reveal the genetic complexity of the tumor, demonstrating the need for alternative technology for better characterization of these tumors. More...
25 Oct 2022
Image: DiaSpect Tm POC hemoglobin analyzer is now powered by EKF Link digital connectivity solution (Photo courtesy of EKF Diagnostics)

Hand-Held Hemoglobin Analyzer with Secure POC Connectivity Enables Hematocrit Calculation

DiaSpect Tm, the hand-held hemoglobin analyzer from EKF Diagnostics (Penarth, Cardiff, UK), now connects securely to EKF Link, the company’s own point-of-care (POC) middleware, enabling additional features including a calculated hematocrit value and data management. More...
19 Oct 2022
Image: The mechanosensory ion channel Piezo1 is the carrier molecule for Er red cell antigens, establishing a new blood group system (Photo courtesy of University of Bristol)

Ultra-Rare Set of Blood Groups Identified

The two primary blood group systems, the ABO and Rh- systems are known to the majority of individuals. There are other additional blood group systems, each with a unique range of reaction risk. Additionally, different blood group antigens exist within each blood group system. More...
11 Oct 2022
Image: The HemoClear microfiltration device for the preparation of autologous blood transfusion (Photo courtesy of Pennine Healthcare)

Washing Techniques Compared for Preparation of Autologous Blood Transfusion

Cell salvage is the process by which blood lost in surgery is collected and washed or filtered to produce autologous blood for re-transfusion to the patient. Cell salvage aims to reduce the need for donor blood. More...
11 Oct 2022
Image: The INNOVANCE VWF Ac assay is a turbidimetric, latex-based assay that employs a liquid, ready-to-use reagent (Photo courtesy of Siemens)

First and Only Fully Automated Assay of Its Kind Advances Diagnostics for Bleeding Disorder

Siemens Healthineers (Erlangen, Germany) has announced that its INNOVANCE VWF Ac assay - the sole fully automated assay of its kind (VWF:GPIbM) - is now available to U.S. laboratories for use on the company’s BCS XP System, as well as on the Sysmex CS-2500 and CS-5100 hemostasis analyzers. More...
07 Oct 2022
Image: The newly-launched solutions support OGT’s growing NGS portfolio (Photo courtesy of OGT)

New NGS Solutions Provide Powerful Tool for Myeloid Research with Highly Efficient Workflow

OGT (Oxford, UK), a Sysmex Group (Kobe, Japan) company, has launched several new solutions to support its growing next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio. More...
06 Oct 2022
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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.