Performance evaluation of a novel platelet count parameter, hybrid platelet count, on the BC-780 automated hematology analyzer.

Objectives: Automated hematology analysis is expected to improve the performance of platelet counting. We evaluated the performance of a new platelet counting, hybrid (PLT-H) and also impedance (PLT-I) and optical (PLT-O) on the BC-780 automated hematology analyzer compared to the international reference method (IRM) in blood samples with thrombocytopenic and platelet interference.

Methods: The basic platelet count performance of the BC-780 automated hematology analyzer was evaluated according to the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute (CLSI) Document H26-A2.

Performance evaluation of alternate ESR measurement method using BC-780 automated hematology analyzer: a comparison study with the Westergren reference method.

Objectives: Implementation of alternate erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measurement method is increasing worldwide due to its various advantages. In this study, we aim to evaluate the analytical performance of the BC-780 automated hematology analyzer in measurement of ESR value.

Methods: Analyzer performance including precision study, carryover, sample stability and potential interferences are examined.

Randomised controlled trial of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficient versus non-deficient red blood cell transfusion in patients with hypoproliferative anaemia.

Background: Recent studies revealed the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency prevalence of 7.7-10% among Thai blood donors. Transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) from these subjects potentially causes haemolysis in recipients.