Hematology


New Affordable Coagulation Analyzers Provide Broad Testing Range
The most common coagulation tests performed include PT, aPTT, and D Dimer. While in some labs there is a need for PT, aPTT, D Dimer, and fibrinogen, others such as blood banks routinely perform fibrinogen and Factor VIII. Another customer set, specializing in coagulopathy, tests for certain rare parameters. However, not all available systems are equipped to cater to these requirements. Also in need of immediate attention are: not having small reagent pack sizes for D Dimer and unavailability of timely service in remote areas. More...27 Jan 2015

Blood Screening Assay Detects and Identifies Three Major Viruses
A qualitative in vitro test for the direct detection of major pathogenic viruses in human plasma is intended to be used in the screening donations of human whole blood and blood components in pools of 6 samples, and source plasma donations in pools of up to 96 samples. More...21 Jan 2015



In Other News
Test Confirms Presence of Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus-I/II Antibodies
Biochip Technology Improves Sickle Cell Disease Outcomes
Cardiac Patients Given Less Blood During Transfusions Do Well
Neutrophil Motility Reveals Potential Sepsis Biomarker
Early Gene Changes Identified That Precede Blood Cancer
Newly Developed Point-of-Care Hemoglobinometer Evaluated
Cryopreservation Significantly Extends Shelf Life of Blood
Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Undiagnosed Chagas Disease Emerging as Public Health Threat
Guidelines Issued on Appropriate Use of Platelet Transfusion
Immunochromatographic Strip Endorsed for α-Thalassemia Screening
New Reagent Red Cell Products Unveiled at Annual Blood Banking Meeting
Gene Mutation Discovered in Blood Disorder Aplastic Anemia
First in Diagnostics – Solid-State Technology Device Accredited in EU
Blood Gas Analyzer Supports Rapid Critical Point-of-Care Measurements
D-dimer Assay for Exclusion of Pulmonary Embolism First to Meet Advanced Standards
Rapid Anemia Test Compares Favorably with Hospital Hemoglobin Analyzers
Optical Interferometry Assays Stored Erythrocyte Function
Novel Method Developed for More Effective Noninvasive Prostate Cancer Screening
Atypical Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Identified by Digital Microscopy
Novel Diagnostic Test Developed for Sickle Cell Disease
Flow Cytometry Detects Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Fluid Specimens
Landmark First Research Test Kit for Systemic Sclerosis Launched
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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