A survey study of benefits and limitations of using CellaVision DM96 for peripheral blood differentials.

In most clinical laboratories, hematologists rely on the microscopic analysis of stained blood films to accurately classify cells, aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of disorders and conditions. Use of the microscope, although considered the gold standard in performing white blood cell differentials, presents a variety of limitations Digital image technology can facilitate a variety of essential job functions in clinical hematology such as: consulting with colleagues, improving training, referencing an abnormal cell, and utilizing archived images for quality assurance and competency assessment. A questionnaire was developed to survey medical laboratory professionals about their perceptions regarding the benefits and limitations for using digital images in clinical hematology.

A two-decades-long study of scholarship by clinical laboratory science faculty.

To compete successfully in academia, clinical laboratory science (CLS) faculty members must actively engage in research and scholarly activities. Without research, some CLS educators may experience difficulty in the promotion and tenure process or even find their educational programs threatened with closure. Thus began a national study, spanning the years 1985, 1996, and 2008: to compare CLS faculty demographics, their scholarship, and their perceptions of the research environment.

Homozygous sickle cell anemia and secondary complications: a case study.

A 26-year-old African-American male presented with chest and back pain, fatigue and a history of the following: homozygous sickle cell anemia, pain crises, stroke, hip replacement following avascular necrosis of the femoral head, priapism, chronic transfusions, iron overload, hypertension, migraine headaches, port infections, depression and type II diabetes.

Research and scholarship of clinical laboratory science faculty members.

Objectives: To describe the research and scholarly productivity of faculty in four-year college and university clinical laboratory science (CLS) programs. To identify hours spent in research, numbers of presentations and publications, and external funding.

Design: In 2008, a national study involving 106 college and university CLS programs was conducted to determine whether faculty were participating in research.

Scholarly activities of the most productive CLS faculty and schools in the U.S.A.

Objectives: To assess the research and scholarship of the most productive clinical laboratory science faculty and schools in the United States.

Design: In 2008 a national study involving 106 college and university CLS programs was conducted to determine which faculty members were most productive in research activities. A questionnaire was sent electronically to all faculty (n=448) of 106 NAACLS accredited programs.

Consumer satisfaction to laboratory test interpretation by the ASCLS response team.

Objective: To assess consumer satisfaction to responses to laboratory test interpretations as provided by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Consumer Response Team. Additional information studied included demographics, whether a response to the question was received, and the respective discipline related to the question.

Design: A computerized questionnaire was sent to 339 participants who had sent questions concerning laboratory test results to the ASCLS consumer website (www.