Hematology

Procalcitonin Screening Helps Provide Early Identification of Sepsis
In a retrospective study of a large and diverse population of critically ill patients, researchers have found that screening for sepsis by procalcitonin (PCT) testing at admission to intensive care unit (ICU) notably reduced the hospitalization length-of-stay and total cost of care. The study clearly suggests that PCT screening on the first day of ICU admission is a potentially important diagnostic tool. More...17 Jan 2017


Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Leaked Hemoglobin in Brain
In multiple sclerosis (MS), progressive disease develops in over half of those who present with an initial relapsing phase, known as secondary progressive MS (SPMS), but can also present as primary progressive MS (PPMS). More...05 Jan 2017



Increased Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration Scrutinized for Accuracy
In daily practice in hematology laboratories, spurious increased mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) induces an analytical alarm and needs prompt corrective action to ensure delivery of the right results to the clinicians. More...21 Dec 2016
In Other News
Novel Device May Provide Rapid POC Assessment of Clot Ability
Genetic Testing Identifies High-Risk Subtype of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Lab Tests Discriminate Bacterial from Nonbacterial COPD Exacerbations
Plasma NT-ProBNP Levels Predict Severity of Enterovirus-71 Infection
Cryopreservation Improves Longer-Lasting Blood Supply
Costly Blood Clot Test Has Few Benefits
Inflammatory Markers Correlated with SCA Pain Intensity
Preoperative In-Vitro Platelet Function Tests Investigated
Ascitic Fluid Lactoferrin Investigated in Liver Cirrhosis Patients
New Monitoring System Evaluated For Antiphospholipid Syndrome Patients
Potential Maternal Blood Test May Predict Fetal Complications
Diagnostic Tests for Acute Rhinosinusitis Infections Reviewed
Low Cost Method Examines Single Leukemic Cells
Prognostic Factors in Children with HLH Investigated
Handheld Coagulation Analyzer Recieves FDA Clearance
Quantitative Fetomaternal Hemorrhage Assessed with Lab Tests
Body Surface Area Helps Predict Response to Blood Transfusion
Performance of Hematology Analyzer and Peripherals Evaluated
Hormone Test May Reduce Rate of Teens Misdiagnosed with PCOS
CE-Marked Blood Analyzer Interfaces with Popular Data Management System
Novel Leukemic Blood Test Has Massive Diagnostic Potential
Prognostic Biomarkers Predict Dengue Shock and Organ Failure
Inherited Genetic Variant Increases Risk of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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