Modified Giemsa Stain: A solution to improve the quality of hypercellular bone marrow smears.

Introduction: Morphology is still the cornerstone of the diagnosis of haematological malignancies where the quality of staining plays a major role. The hypercellularity of a smear interferes with the quality of staining. We compared a newly modified giemsa stain (MGS) as a routine method for staining hypercellular bone marrow smears over the conventional Leishman method and the May Grunwald Giemsa method (MGG) in a completely randomized block study.

Reliability of Parameters of Complete Blood Count With Different Storage Conditions.

Introduction: The complete blood count (CBC) is a frequently performed laboratory test today. This study evaluated the effects of temperature and sample storage time on parameters of CBC which could produce misleading results of clinical significance.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, CBC was checked in 102 randomly selected healthy individuals and baseline measurements were analyzed using the Sysmex XS 500i fully automated hematology analyzer.

Identifying the characteristics, natural behavioral pattern, and response to therapy in ITP in a multi-center population in Sri Lanka.

Objective: To describe some selected characteristics of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) such as presentation, the disease pattern, treatment options, and response to therapy and side effects to common therapeutic options.

Methods: A group of 72 patients diagnosed as ITP were studied over a period of 5 years in two main centers in Sri Lanka. Characteristics of the disease such as presentation, the disease pattern, treatment options, and response to therapy and side effects to common therapeutic options were studied.

Case report on a child with paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria.

PCH is one of the most common causes of acute AIHA in young children, although it affects patients of all ages. In children it is commonly seen following a viral illness or after immunization. Donath Landsteiner test is the diagnostic test.