Hematology

AI-Powered Automatic Hematology Analyzer with RET Advances Diagnostic Capabilities of Laboratories
A cutting-edge hematology analyzer applies AI analysis to generate truly interpretable information which helps decrease turn-around time, minimize technical misclassifications and reduce the workload of clinicians. More...
12 May 2023

New AACC Procalcitonin Testing Guidance to Improve Care for Patients with Bacterial Infections
The AACC has released expert guidance on procalcitonin testing, a blood marker used to detect severe bacterial infections and sepsis, with the aim of improving testing and treatment practices. More...08 May 2023

Single Automated Analyzer to Bring Full Suite of Diagnostics to Wherever Patients Are
A novel platform that delivers swift results using minimal blood volumes incorporates technology that facilitates automation and adaptable form factors outside centralized labs, bridging the gap between diagnostics and treatment. More...04 May 2023

MDx Platform Offers Largest Variety of Leukemia-Related Diagnostic Tests for Early Detection
A new molecular leukemia diagnostic platform offers 12 molecular diagnostic tests specialized in leukemia early diagnosis, treatment guidance and MRD (Minimal residual disease) monitoring. More...26 Apr 2023

Pocket Laboratory Offers Fast and Reliable Diagnosis at Point of Care
A multi-technology, multi-parameters Point of Care (PoC) device combines two technologies in a single device for a unique evolutive panel of tests. The pocket-sized lab can perform multiple biological analyses from just a finger prick of blood and send the results via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet. More...10 Apr 2023

First-Ever Rapid-Result Hematology Analyzer Measures Disease and Infection at POC
Sepsis is a severe medical emergency that occurs when the body reacts strongly to an infection. Now, a new rapid-result hematology system comes with the capability to count immature infection-fighting granulocytes, one of the earliest markers for sepsis. More...31 Mar 2023

World’s First Rapid POC Diagnostic Test Could Detect ‘Insidious’ Malaria Infections
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium vivax parasite which is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito and can remain dormant in the liver for years, but reawaken later to continue spreading the disease. Now, new research aims to develop and deploy the world’s first diagnostic test for detecting 'insidious' malaria infections and accelerating malaria eradication. More...07 Feb 2023
In Other News
Blood Test 24 Hours After Start of Chemotherapy Predicts Survival
Laboratory Diagnostic Workup of Microcytic Anemia Evaluated
First Leukemia Diagnostic Test Based on DNA Sequencing Detects up To 51 Gene Mutations
Advanced Hematology Analyzer Brings Simplicity and Efficiency to Decentralized Healthcare Facilities
Haptoglobin 1 Allele Predicts Higher Serum Haptoglobin Concentration in SCD
Novel Digital Morphology Analyzer Performance Evaluated
Laboratory Features of Trichinellosis and Eosinophilia Threshold Determined
Next-Gen POC Whole Blood Hemostasis System Recognizes Specific Needs of EDs and ORs
Immune Microenvironment Characterized in Multiple Myeloma Progression
Tumor Biopsies Analysis Performed on Newly-diagnosed B-cell Neoplasms
Assay Developed to Measure Anti-Factor VIII Antibodies
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Diagnosed With Peripheral Blood Samples
Independent Subtype of Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Defined
Accurate Genetic Assay Identifies Human Neutrophil Antigen 2 Deficiency
Handheld Micro-Laboratory to Enable Ambulant Multi-Parameter Blood Coagulation Analysis
Noninvasive Device Measures Hemoglobin More Accurately in Individuals with Darker Skin Pigmentations
Remote Dispensing of Emergency Release Red Blood Cells Assessed
Hematological Neoplasm Cytogenetics Profiled With Optical Genome Mapping
Hand-Held Hemoglobin Analyzer with Secure POC Connectivity Enables Hematocrit Calculation
Ultra-Rare Set of Blood Groups Identified
Washing Techniques Compared for Preparation of Autologous Blood Transfusion
First and Only Fully Automated Assay of Its Kind Advances Diagnostics for Bleeding Disorder
New NGS Solutions Provide Powerful Tool for Myeloid Research with Highly Efficient Workflow
The Hematology channel at LabMedica covers the all aspect of plasma, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and blood banking, as well as related lab tools and techniques.