What Is the Definition of Hematology?
Hematology is an internal medicine subspecialty that studies the physiology, pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of blood illnesses.
Hematologists are mostly concerned with lymphatic organs and bone marrow, looking for abnormal blood counts or platelets. Hematologists treat the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and lymphoid tissue, which are all organs supplied by blood cells.
Hematology Analyzers: What Are They?
A complete blood count (CBC) or hemogram is performed using a hematology analyzer, or blood-testing machine. It calculates the number of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets in your blood (thrombocytes). This gadget is also known as a differential cell counter or an automated blood cell counter.
Differential cell counters are required to examine blood samples for a variety of reasons and abnormalities. It explains what a blood sample comprises in basic terms.
Hematology analyzers are highly specialized computers that analyze blood samples to determine the amount of red and white blood cells, blood platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. They include configurable automatic alarm systems that alert users when results fall outside of the expected range. The proportion of each type of white blood cell can be counted using a differential cell counter (leukocytes). The balance of each type of white blood cell is also analyzed using a differential blood cell counter, which aids in the discovery of abnormal white blood cell populations (e.g., blasts, immature granulocytes, and circulating lymphoma cells in the peripheral blood).
Hematology Analyzers: How Do They Work?
The blood-testing machine counts the blood cells in a sample of blood and displays the results. Cell counters are divided into two types: 3-part differential cell counters and 5-part differential counters. The Coulter Principle, often known as electrical impedance, is a standard method for counting cells. It’s used by almost every hematological analyzer. In the automated cell counter, the cells are suspended in a conductive liquid, and their resistance fluctuates as they pass through a tiny aperture. A cell count and volume measurement are achieved because the change in impedance is proportional to cell volume. In a three-part analyzer, the Coulter Principle is utilized to count cells.
In a 5-part analyzer, a flow cytometer is used for WBC differential counts, and the Coulter principle is used for absolute counts. Although 3-part hematology analyzers are adequate in most clinical scenarios, 5-part machines are gaining popularity due to their features and benefits.
The 5 Part Hematology Analyzers
Agappe, a prominent brand in diagnostics, offers the Mispa Count Plus, a cost-effective five-part differential hematology analyzer (differential cell counter) that offers cutting-edge technology solutions to meet laboratory quality criteria. Mispa Count Plus employs German technology to quickly provide accurate and reliable data, guaranteeing that the laboratory is well prepared.
Features
- The WBC 8.4" LCD touch screen with a 5 part differential cell counter, three histograms, and a scatter plot for eye contrast ratio are the main features of the 5-Part Hematology Analyzer.
- flow cytometry system based on LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) with a throughput of 60 samples per hour.
- It uses the triple counting approach to provide detailed results.
- Cyanide-free reagents: a lower operating cost and increased laboratory efficiency.
- With a memory capacity of 35,000 results.
- Pre-diluted (15.6 uL) | Whole blood (15.6 uL) (20 uL).
- WBC has an aperture size of 80 microns, while RBC and PLT have an aperture size of 50 microns.
- Reagents: Diluent D5, Cleaner C5, Lyse L5, Probe Cleaner P5.
- Connectivity: 5 USB ports, RS 232, Ethernet — RJ45.
Benefits
The advantages of CBC machines are numerous, and they are essential for any laboratory that wants to perform precise and accurate quantitative blood testing. On a single platform, several tests may be conducted. With these CBC machines, labor costs are greatly decreased. These CBC or differential blood cell counting devices, as compared to other manual techniques, provide trustworthy, rapid, and precise results in a short amount of time.
