[Contribution of hematology analyzers (Sysmex XN-Series) in the rapid diagnosis of malaria: case reports]. / Apport des automates d'hématologie (Sysmex XN-Series) dans le diagnostic rapide du paludisme : à propos de deux cas.

Malaria is a potentially severe disease, particularly in Africa. In Europe, the majority of malaria cases come from travelers returning from endemic areas. The non-specific symptomatology may not alert the clinician if this notion of travel is not addressed. However, diagnosis and rapid initiation of treatment prevent the evolution of severe forms of the disease, especially in the case of Plasmodium falciparum infection, which can be life-threatening within 24 hours. Thin and thick blood smears microscopy is the main tools for diagnosis, but some automated hematology analyzers have demonstrated their ability to participate in early diagnosis. We describe two cases illustrating the contribution of the Sysmex XN-9100 automated system for the diagnosis of malaria. The first clinical case described a young man infected with numerous Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes. WNR (white blood cell count) and WDF (white blood cell differenciation) scattergrams showed an additional population, corresponding to gametocytes. The second case focused on a man with neuromalaria and high Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia. Parasitized red blood cells form an inconspicuous double population on the reticulocyte scattergram, located at the discrimination limit between mature red blood cells and reticulocytes. Scattergram abnormalities, which can be visualized in a few minutes, offer an anticipation of the diagnosis of malaria in comparison to thin and thick smears microscopy, that requiring considerable time and expertise.

Evaluation of RET-He values as an early indicator of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women

Abstract Introduction During pregnancy, women are at an increased risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic performance of the reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) in the early detection of iron-deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant women and to establish a reference range for this parameter in a group of control individuals. Method: A total of 60 patients and 130 control subjects were included in the study. Blood samples collected from the subjects were submitted to a complete blood count and a serum ferritin test and the data were analyzed by comparing the groups and ROC curves. Results The reference range found for the RET-He was between 29.75pg and 38.24pg, with a median of 35pg. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for the ferritin parameter showed an area under the curve of 0.732 for the RET-He, 0.586 for hemoglobin, 0.551 for the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and 0.482 for the mean corpuscular volume. Conclusion Early diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is essential to prevent damage to both maternal and fetal health. The RET-He presents an excellent potential as an auxiliary tool for the diagnosis of iron deficiency in pregnant women.

Evaluation of RET-He values as an early indicator of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.

INTRODUCTION: During pregnancy, women are at an increased risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic performance of the reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) in the early detection of iron-deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant women and to establish a reference range for this parameter in a group of control individuals. METHOD: A total of 60 patients and 130 control subjects were included in the study. Blood samples collected from the subjects were submitted to a complete blood count and a serum ferritin test and the data were analyzed by comparing the groups and ROC curves. RESULTS: The reference range found for the RET-He was between 29.75pg and 38.24pg, with a median of 35pg. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for the ferritin parameter showed an area under the curve of 0.732 for the RET-He, 0.586 for hemoglobin, 0.551 for the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and 0.482 for the mean corpuscular volume. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is essential to prevent damage to both maternal and fetal health. The RET-He presents an excellent potential as an auxiliary tool for the diagnosis of iron deficiency in pregnant women.

Usefulness of Leucocyte Cell Population Data by Sysmex XN1000 Hematology Analyzer in Rapid Identification of Acute Leukemia.

Leukocyte cell population data (CPD) generated by hematology auto analyzers are reported to be useful in screening of sepsis patients. However, there is a paucity of literature highlighting the utility of CPD in screening of acute leukemias (AL). Leucocyte CPD obtained by Sysmex XN1000 hematology analyzer from 210 cases of ALs [22 acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), 79 non-APL acute myeloid leukemia (non-APL-AML) and 109 acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)] were compared with 100 healthy and 52 reactive controls. Receiver operator curves were drawn to determine the cut-off values of individual parameters. The regression equations combining the best parameters were then formulated to calculate a cut-off value for discrimination among AL subgroups and controls. Acute leukemias showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in various CPD parameters compared to control subjects. A combination of best CPD parameters discriminated ALs from healthy controls (cut off; 0.443, sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 91%), ALs from reactive controls (cut off; 0.576, sensitivity; 97%, specificity; 92%), APL from non-APL-AML (cut off; 0.174, sensitivity of 91% and specificity of 67%), and AML from ALL (cut off; 1.338, sensitivity; 86.1%, specificity; 75%). The CPD from Sysmex XN 1000 analyzer could be a useful tool in screening and lineage characterization of acute leukemias; particularly at centers where high-end technical expertise is still not available. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12288-021-01488-9.

Overall equipment effectiveness, efficiency and slide review analysis of high-end hematology analyzers.

This study evaluated and compared the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency of the high-end hematology analyzers, Yumizen H2500, DxH 800, DxH 900 and XN-9000 (XN-10). A total of 400 anonymized left over's K2 EDTA whole blood samples were analyzed for complete blood count. Of 400 samples, 200 were tested on Yumizen H2500; DxH 800 & DxH 900 while the other 200 were tested on Yumizen H2500 & XN-9000 (XN-10), respectively. The OEE was good and comparable for all the hematology analyzers except DxH 800 showing an average status. The sensitivity (%), specificity (%) and turnaround time (in minutes) for Yumizen H2500, DxH 800, DxH 900 and XN-9000 (XN-10) were 91.67, 61.11 & 103; 66.67, 54.55, & 149; 83.33, 27.27 & 136; 83.33, 28.57 & 122, respectively. Confusion matrix highlights the difficulty for DxH 800 and DxH 900 to discriminate left shift or blasts with large hyper-segmented neutrophils. The flags triggered by Yumizen H2500 were markedly changed to large hyper-segmented neutrophils. Lymphoblast caused more confusion for XN-9000 (XN-10), as it came out to be atypical lymphocytes, or hypersegmented neutrophils. Although comparable in OEE index to other analyzers, the Yumizen H2500 seems to be more reliable in detecting the abnormal cells as it has high sensitivity, specificity and less turnaround time. Thus, analysis adding specificity, sensitivity, and efficiency parameters to the OEE index provides more reliable information of the analyzers.

The Coulter Principle: A history.

A historical description of Wallace H. Coulter's invention and development of his companies' instrumentation for analysis of blood cells or particles has never been available, and too often, this void has been addressed by conjectural or promotional publications. A history thesis, based on the author's access to Coulter's personal papers and to files kept by his father, Joseph R. Coulter, Sr., has recently become available; for the first time Coulter's developmental process is factually detailed against the historical context in which it occurred. This paper is an introductory overview of that developmental process as discussed therein. It should be of interest to not only the ISAC membership, but to Cytometry's broader readership as well.

Rapid screening of dengue fever using research parameters from new generation hematological analyzers.

INTRODUCTION: The early diagnosis of dengue fever and its differentiation from other causes of acute febrile illness is essential for a better outcome. The new generation automated hematology analyzers provide parameters like high fluorescence lymphocyte count (HFLC) and leukocyte cell population data (CPD) representing various leukocytes. We tried to analyze the utility of these parameters in the rapid screening of dengue fever. METHODS: The HFLC and the leukocytic CPD from the Sysmex XN1000 analyzer were obtained for 299 cases presenting with acute febrile illness, which included 97 dengue-positive and 202 cases dengue-negative controls. Additionally, 100 healthy controls were also included. The Receiver operative curves (ROC) were drawn to obtain a cut-off value for these parameters for discriminating among the dengue-positive and dengue-negative subgroups and healthy controls. RESULTS: The dengue-positive cases showed a significantly increased HFLC among the different groups of controls. The median (range) HFLC% was 1.9(0.30-6.55), 0.20(0.10-0.70), and 0.10(0.0-0.30) in the cases that were positive for dengue, negative for dengue, and healthy controls, respectively. The ROC analysis revealed HFLC% at a cut-off value of 1.75 which can discriminate between dengue-positive and dengue-negative patients, with 52% sensitivity, 90% specificity, 72% positive predictive value (PPV), and 80% negative predictive value (NPV). The regression analysis revealed LY-X, LY-Z, Ly-WX, LY-WZ, and MO-X as independent predictors for dengue fever. CONCLUSION: The HFLC and CPD obtained from Sysmex XN1000 hematology analyzer are valuable tools in rapidly screening dengue infection from other febrile illnesses in routine practice.

Multicenter evaluation of analytical performances of platelet counts and platelet parameters: Carryover, precision, and stability.

INTRODUCTION: The correctness of the results of automated platelet analysis is still highly debated. The aim of this multicenter study, conducted according to international guidelines, was to verify the analytical performance of nine different types of hematology analyzers (HAs) in the automated platelet analysis. METHODS: Four hundred eighty-six peripheral blood samples (PB), collected in K3 EDTA tubes, were analyzed by ABX Pentra, ADVIA2120i, BC-6800, BC-6800 Plus, Cell-DYN Sapphire, DxH800, XE-2100, XE-5000, XN-20 with PLT-F App. Within-run imprecision and between-run imprecision were carried out using PB and material control, respectively. The carryover, low limit of quantification (LoQ), and the PB stability were evaluated. RESULTS: The carryover was absent for all HAs. The LoQ of PLT ranged between 2.0 (Cell-Dyn Sapphire) and 25.0 × 109 /L (ADVIA 2120i), while immature platelet fraction (IPF) ranged between 1.0 (XN-20) and 12.0 × 109 /L (XE-5000). The imprecision (%CV) increases as the platelet count decreases. No HAs showed desirable CVAPS for PLT counts less than 50.0 × 109 /L, with the exception of Cell-DYN Sapphire (CV 3.0% with PLT-O mean value of 26.7 × 109 /L), XN-20 (CV 2.4% with PLT-F mean value of 21.5 × 109 /L), and BC-6800 Plus (CV 1.9% with PLT-O mean value of 26.5 × 109 /L). The sample stability ranged between under two hours for MPV by ADVIA2120i and 8 hours for other PLT parameters and HAs. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study may provide useful information regarding carryover, precision, and stability of platelet counts and parameters, especially in thrombocytopenic samples. Moreover, the stability of sample for platelet analysis is conditioned by the HA and by temperature and storage time.

Unique characteristics of leukocyte volume, conductivity and scatter in chronic myeloid leukemia.

BACKGROUND: Modern automated hematology analyzers provide quantitative data on leukocyte size and structure that may be useful to distinguish reactive from neoplastic cellular proliferations. We compared leukocyte volume, conductivity and scatter (VCS) characteristics of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), bcr-abl1-positive patients with those of non-neoplastic neutrophilia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Complete blood counts and VCS data (LH750 hematology analyzers, Beckman Coulter) from 38 newly-diagnosed CML patients, 65 CML on imatinib mesylate therapy, 58 patients with elevated age-specific neutrophil counts due to varied causes, 100 pregnant women and 99 healthy controls were collated and compared. Receiver-operating-characteristic curves, logistic regression models and classification trees were studied for their abilities to distinguish various groups. RESULTS: Untreated CML had higher mean neutrophil volume and mean monocyte volume (MNV and MMV), mean lymphocyte scatter (MLS) and higher standard deviations of the mean neutrophil volume and conductivity (MNV-SD and MNC-SD) over all other groups (p < 0.0001 for all). MNV, MNC-SD and MLS distinguished CML from reactive neutrophilia + pregnancy groups (sensitivities 89.5%, 94.7%, 94.7% and specificities 90.6%, 95.6% and 94.0% respectively). Combination of MNV>163.0 AND MNC-SD>12.69 was 89.5% sensitive and 100% specific for CML. Two algorithmic classification-tree approaches using VCS parameters alone (i.e. without the aid of blood count parameters) correctly separated 100% cases of untreated CML from all others. CONCLUSION: Successful distinction of untreated but not post-imatinib CML patients from subjects who were either normal, pregnant or had reactive neutrophilia by automated analyzer-derived cell-population data opens possibilities for their applications in diagnosing and understanding the pathogenesis of CML.

Effectiveness of the International Consensus Group criteria for manual peripheral smear review.

CONTEXT: The International Consensus Group for Hematology Review (ICGHR) are essentially review criteria designed to reduce the number of manual smear reviews following analysis in automated hematology analyzers (AHAs). Although AHAs are an indispensable part of the present-day clinical laboratory, manual smear reviews still play an integral role in identifying morphological abnormalities and to confirm the results of the analyzers. AIMS: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the ICGHR criteria and our laboratory criteria using the Sysmex XN-1000 for manual peripheral smear review (MSR). STUDY DESIGN: A prospective cross-sectional comparative study between the two sets of criteria for MSR was performed. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 860 whole blood samples sent over a period of 19 months for complete blood count testing to our laboratory were collected using systematic random sampling. Truth tables were prepared for each set of criteria. Tests of proportion were used to compare performance specifications between both sets of criteria. RESULTS: Using ICGHR criteria, sensitivity was 81.58%, specificity was 84.61%, 83.38% positive predictive value, and 82.92% negative predictive value. The microscopic smear review rate was 47.56% and efficiency was 83.14%. Using our laboratory criteria, sensitivity was 98.80%, specificity was 41.40%, positive predictive value of 61.46%, and negative predictive value of 97.34%. The microscopic smear review rate was 78.14% and efficiency 69.30%. CONCLUSIONS: There was a significant reduction in the microscopic smear review rates using the ICGHR criteria compared to our laboratory criteria. The ICGHR criteria can thus be adapted to daily laboratory practice provided they are first optimized and locally validated before use.

Objective evaluation of analyzer performance based on a retrospective meta-analysis of instrument validation studies: point-of-care hematology analyzers.

BACKGROUND: Information on quality requirements and objective evaluation of performance of veterinary point-of-care analyzers (POCAs) is scarce. OBJECTIVES: The study was aimed at assessing observed total errors (TEobs s) for veterinary hematology POCAs via meta-analysis and comparing TEobs to allowable total error (TEa ) specifications based on experts' opinions. METHODS: The TEobs for POCAs (impedance and laser-based) was calculated based on data from instrument validation studies published between 2006 and 2013 as follows: TEobs = 2 × CV [%] + bias [%]. The CV was taken from published studies; the bias was estimated from the regression equation at 2 different concentration levels of measurands. To fulfill quality requirements, TEobs should be < TEa . Measurands were considered as globally acceptable if > 60% of analyzers showed TEobs < TEa . RESULTS: Six studies evaluating 11 analyzers and 5 studies evaluating 5 analyzers were included for canine and feline hematology variables, respectively. For the CBC, TEobs was < 15% for canine and < 13% for feline measurands, except for HGB and platelet counts. Measurands of the CBC, excluding differential WBC and platelet counts, and HGB concentration were considered globally acceptable. For most of the cell types in the WBC differential count, TEobs was > TEa (data from 3 analyzers). CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis is considered a pilot study. Experts' requirements (TEobs < TEa ) were fulfilled for most measurands except HGB (due to instrument-related bias for the ADVIA 2120) and platelet counts. Available data on the WBC differential count suggest an analytic bias, so nonstatistical quality control is recommended.

Body fluid cell counts by automated methods.

Automated cell counting for body fluids is gradually replacing manual cell counting by hemocytometer. Automation offers potential benefits of improved accuracy, efficiency, and standardization. The addition of body fluid modes to some hematology analyzers adapts the technology and software to meet the particular requirements of body fluid analysis. However, the functional sensitivity for low cell counts currently limits applicability of automated methods to all types of body fluid. Microscopic review is indicated when malignancy is a diagnostic consideration.

Verification and standardization of blood cell counters for routine clinical laboratory tests.

The use of automated blood cell counters (automated hematology analyzers) for diagnostic purposes is inextricably linked to clinical laboratories. However, the need for uniformity among the various methods and parameters is increasing and standardization of the automated analyzers is therefore crucial. Standardization not only involves procedures based on reference methods but it also involves validation, verification, quality assurance, and quality control, and it includes the involvement of several participants. This article discusses the expert guidelines and provides an overview of issues involved in complete blood count parameter reference methods and standardization of reporting units.

Hematology analyzers: special considerations for pediatric patients.

Development of hematology analyzers has been predicated on the use of adult blood specimens without consideration for the unique morphologic and cellular content seen in pediatric patient populations. Because both dramatic qualitative and quantitative cellular changes occur in red and white blood cells and platelets from birth to early adulthood, development of pediatric reference intervals is necessary. Because testing is often performed on a small volume of blood, laboratories are required to develop unique approaches in specimen handling and analysis. Many newer instruments offer alternative cellular analysis allowing for unique insights into the hematopoietic response in disease and nondisease states.

Novel parameters in blood cell counters.

Many modern automated cell counters offer novel parameters. Some of these, such as the CHr, reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent, or immature platelet fraction, schistocytes have been accepted by many clinicians; the CHr has even become part of clinical practice guidelines for dialysis patients. Other parameters are still research-use only and lack well-defined reference ranges. One important albeit rare clinical problem is to characterize platelet volume in case of inherited thrombocytopenia. Most novel parameters are specific for certain instrument platforms, and results of even similar parameters from different manufacturers are often difficult to compare.

Automated in-clinic hematology instruments for small animal practitioners: what is available, what can they really do, and how do i make a choice?

The decision to purchase an in-office hematology instrument is typically based on the desire to have immediate access to complete blood count (CBC) data for disease diagnosis and follow-up and perhaps add to the financial bottom line of your practice. The decision regarding which in-office hematology instrument to purchase requires comparison of available instruments, how they function and knowledge of their strengths and limitations, what analytes they report, their ease of use, and their initial and continued costs. Other considerations include instrument space requirements, ability to interact with your existing data management system, the methods used by analyzers, and data accuracy.

Development and validation of effective real-time and periodic interinstrument comparison method for automatic hematology analyzers.

OBJECTIVES: We developed and validated an interinstrument comparison method for automatic hematology analyzers based on the 99th percentile coefficient of variation (CV) cutoff of daily means and validated in both patient samples and quality control (QC) materials. METHODS: A total of 120 patient samples were obtained over 6 months. Data from the first 3 months were used to determine 99th percentile CV cutoff values, and data obtained in the last 3 months were used to calculate acceptable ranges and rejection rates. Identical analyses were also performed using QC materials. Two instrument comparisons were also performed, and the most appropriate allowable total error (ATE) values were determined. RESULTS: The rejection rates based on the 99th percentile cutoff values were within 10.00% and 9.30% for the patient samples and QC materials, respectively. The acceptable ranges of QC materials based on the currently used method were wider than those calculated from the 99th percentile CV cutoff values in most items. In two-instrument comparisons, 34.8% of all comparisons failed, and 87.0% of failed comparisons were successful when 4 SD was applied as an ATE value instead of 3 SD. CONCLUSIONS: The 99th percentile CV cutoff value-derived daily acceptable ranges can be used as a real-time interinstrument comparison method in both patient samples and QC materials. Applying 4 SD as an ATE value can significantly reduce unnecessarily followed recalibration in the leukocyte differential counts, reticulocytes, and mean corpuscular volume.

A case of EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia: simple recognition of an underdiagnosed and misleading phenomenon.

BACKGROUND: EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia (EDTA-PTCP) is a common laboratory phenomenon with a prevalence ranging from 0.1-2% in hospitalized patients to 15-17% in outpatients evaluated for isolated thrombocytopenia. Despite its harmlessness, EDTA-PTCP frequently leads to time-consuming, costly and even invasive diagnostic investigations. EDTA-PTCP is often overlooked because blood smears are not evaluated visually in routine practice and histograms as well as warning flags of hematology analyzers are not interpreted correctly. Nonetheless, EDTA-PTCP may be diagnosed easily even by general practitioners without any experiences in blood film examinations. This is the first report illustrating the typical patterns of a platelet (PLT) and white blood cell (WBC) histograms of hematology analyzers. CASE PRESENTATION: A 37-year-old female patient of Caucasian origin was referred with suspected acute leukemia and the crew of the emergency unit arranged extensive investigations for work-up. However, examination of EDTA blood sample revealed atypical lymphocytes and an isolated thrombocytopenia together with typical patterns of WBC and PLT histograms: a serrated curve of the platelet histogram and a peculiar peak on the left side of the WBC histogram. EDTA-PTCP was confirmed by a normal platelet count when examining citrated blood. CONCLUSION: Awareness of typical PLT and WBC patterns may alert to the presence of EDTA-PTCP in routine laboratory practice helping to avoid unnecessary investigations and over-treatment.

Estudio de eficiencia y sensibilidad de alarmas de dos analizadores hematológicos en un hospital pediátrico / Study of efficiency and sensitivity of alarms of two hematology analyzers in a pediatric hospital / Estudo de eficiência e sensibilidade o alarmes de dois analisadores de hematologia em um hospital pediátrico

Con el objetivo de mejorar el flujo de trabajo en el Laboratorio de Hemoci-tología se evaluó el desempeño analítico y eficiencia del sistema de alarmas de dos contadores hematológicos de última generación, Coulter LH750 y Abbott CEL-DYN Ruby, para la resolución de muestras patológicas en una población de pacientes pediátricos, considerando como método de referencia la revisión microscópica y la realización del recuento diferencial leucocitario en forma manual de los extendidos de sangre periférica. Se procesaron 178 muestras seleccionadas de la carga de trabajo diario del Laboratorio en ambos contadores, se analizaron los reportes emitidos y se realizó el diferencial manual. Se encontró una excelente concordancia entre los dos instrumentos para el recuento de leucocitos, eritrocitos, hemoglobina, VCM y plaquetas, y entre el diferencial manual y el reportado por ambos equipos. La eficiencia de las alarmas en ambos analizadores fue similar, 77% para CELL-DYN Ruby y 71,3% para LH750. La tasa de falsos negativos fue de 3,4% y 4,0% respectivamente. La tasa de falsos positivos en ambos equipos fue 17%. Se puede concluir que los analizadores evaluados presentan un desempeño comparable. Cada laboratorio debe considerar las características de la población de pacientes que recibe para establecer criterios estrictos y sistemáticos para la revisión del frotis.

The goal of the hematology laboratory is to improve workflow efficiency by optimizing instrument results and flagging sensitivity with its daily manual blood smears requirements. Two hematology analyzers (Coulter LH750 and CEL-DYN Ruby Abbott) were evaluated to determine analytical performance and efficiency in daily work at the Central Laboratory of a Pediatric Hospital. Microscopic revision was considered the reference method. A total of 178 pathological blood samples randomly selected from ambulatory and in-patients were analyzed in both analyzers. An excellent correlation between both instruments for leukocytes, erythrocytes, hemoglobin, MCV and platelet count was observed; also close agreement of results between manual differential and automated count. The efficiency of alarms triggered by the automated hematology analyzer was similar. Total efficiency of Cell-Dyn Ruby was 77% and 71.3% in the LH750. The false negative rate was 3.4% and 4.0% for the LH750 and Ruby respectively. The false positive rate was 17% for both instruments. It can be concluded that the two analyzers tested have a comparable analytical performance and each clinical laboratory must consider the characteristics of their population in order to establish critical and systematic criteria for manual microscopic review.

A fim de melhorar o fluxo de trabalho no Laboratòrio de Hematologia avaliou-se o desempenho analítico e a eficiencia do sistema de alarmes dos dois contadores de hematologia de última geragáo, Coulter LH750 e Abott CEL-DYN Ruby, para a resolugáo de amostras patológicas numa populagáo de pacientes pediatricos. Considerou-se como método de referencia a revisáo microscòpica e diferencial manual dos esfregagos de sangue periférico. Foram processadas 178 amostras seleccionadas da carga de trabalho diàrio do Laboratòrio em ambos contadores, foram analisados os relatórios emitidos e se realizou o diferencial manual. Encontrou-se uma excelente concordancia entre os dois instrumentos para a contagem de leucócitos, eritrocitos, hemoglobina, VCM e plaquetas, e entre el diferencial manual e o relatado por ambas equipes. A eficiencia dos alarmes em ambos os analisadores foi semelhante, 77% para CELL-DYN Ruby e 71,3% para LH750. A taxa de falsos negativos foi de 3,4% e 4,0%, respectivamente. A taxa de falsos positivos foi de 17% para ambos equipes. Pode-se concluir que os analisadores avaliados tem um desempenho comparàvel. Cada laboratòrio deve considerar as características da populagáo de pacientes que recebe para estabelecer critérios rigorosos e sistemáticos para a revisáo de esfregagos.

Estudio de eficiencia y sensibilidad de alarmas de dos analizadores hematológicos en un hospital pediátrico / Study of efficiency and sensitivity of alarms of two hematology analyzers in a pediatric hospital / Estudo de eficiÛncia e sensibilidade o alarmes de dois analisadores de hematologia em um hospital pediátrico

Con el objetivo de mejorar el flujo de trabajo en el Laboratorio de Hemoci-tología se evaluó el desempeño analítico y eficiencia del sistema de alarmas de dos contadores hematológicos de última generación, Coulter LH750 y Abbott CEL-DYN Ruby, para la resolución de muestras patológicas en una población de pacientes pediátricos, considerando como método de referencia la revisión microscópica y la realización del recuento diferencial leucocitario en forma manual de los extendidos de sangre periférica. Se procesaron 178 muestras seleccionadas de la carga de trabajo diario del Laboratorio en ambos contadores, se analizaron los reportes emitidos y se realizó el diferencial manual. Se encontró una excelente concordancia entre los dos instrumentos para el recuento de leucocitos, eritrocitos, hemoglobina, VCM y plaquetas, y entre el diferencial manual y el reportado por ambos equipos. La eficiencia de las alarmas en ambos analizadores fue similar, 77% para CELL-DYN Ruby y 71,3% para LH750. La tasa de falsos negativos fue de 3,4% y 4,0% respectivamente. La tasa de falsos positivos en ambos equipos fue 17%. Se puede concluir que los analizadores evaluados presentan un desempeño comparable. Cada laboratorio debe considerar las características de la población de pacientes que recibe para establecer criterios estrictos y sistemáticos para la revisión del frotis.(AU)

The goal of the hematology laboratory is to improve workflow efficiency by optimizing instrument results and flagging sensitivity with its daily manual blood smears requirements. Two hematology analyzers (Coulter LH750 and CEL-DYN Ruby Abbott) were evaluated to determine analytical performance and efficiency in daily work at the Central Laboratory of a Pediatric Hospital. Microscopic revision was considered the reference method. A total of 178 pathological blood samples randomly selected from ambulatory and in-patients were analyzed in both analyzers. An excellent correlation between both instruments for leukocytes, erythrocytes, hemoglobin, MCV and platelet count was observed; also close agreement of results between manual differential and automated count. The efficiency of alarms triggered by the automated hematology analyzer was similar. Total efficiency of Cell-Dyn Ruby was 77% and 71.3% in the LH750. The false negative rate was 3.4% and 4.0% for the LH750 and Ruby respectively. The false positive rate was 17% for both instruments. It can be concluded that the two analyzers tested have a comparable analytical performance and each clinical laboratory must consider the characteristics of their population in order to establish critical and systematic criteria for manual microscopic review.(AU)

A fim de melhorar o fluxo de trabalho no Laboratòrio de Hematologia avaliou-se o desempenho analítico e a eficiencia do sistema de alarmes dos dois contadores de hematologia de última geragáo, Coulter LH750 e Abott CEL-DYN Ruby, para a resolugáo de amostras patológicas numa populagáo de pacientes pediatricos. Considerou-se como método de referencia a revisáo microscòpica e diferencial manual dos esfregagos de sangue periférico. Foram processadas 178 amostras seleccionadas da carga de trabalho diOrio do Laboratòrio em ambos contadores, foram analisados os relatórios emitidos e se realizou o diferencial manual. Encontrou-se uma excelente concordancia entre os dois instrumentos para a contagem de leucócitos, eritrocitos, hemoglobina, VCM e plaquetas, e entre el diferencial manual e o relatado por ambas equipes. A eficiencia dos alarmes em ambos os analisadores foi semelhante, 77% para CELL-DYN Ruby e 71,3% para LH750. A taxa de falsos negativos foi de 3,4% e 4,0%, respectivamente. A taxa de falsos positivos foi de 17% para ambos equipes. Pode-se concluir que os analisadores avaliados tem um desempenho comparOvel. Cada laboratòrio deve considerar as características da populagáo de pacientes que recebe para estabelecer critérios rigorosos e sistemáticos para a revisáo de esfregagos.(AU)