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[Evaluation of the Coulter method for reticulocyte count]
F Valensi1, E Vandemeulebroucke, M L Burtin-Curutchet
1Laboratoire central d'hématologie, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.
Annales De Biologie Clinique
|January 1, 1995
Summary
The Coulter STKS hematology analyzer
Area of Science:
- Clinical Hematology
- Laboratory Medicine
Background:
- Automated reticulocyte counting technology emerged in the early 1980s.
- Integrated reticulocyte modules in hematology analyzers are a recent advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the performance of the reticulocyte module on the Coulter STKS hematology analyzer.
- Assess the module's suitability for routine laboratory use.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation conducted at the Necker-Enfants-Malades hospital laboratory.
- Comparison against established reference methods: microscopy and cytofluorometry.
Main Results:
- The Coulter STKS reticulocyte module is user-friendly and adaptable for routine diagnostics.
- Results demonstrate accuracy when compared to microscopy and cytofluorometry.
- Instrument-flagged interferences require operator attention for optimal accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The Coulter STKS reticulocyte module offers a reliable method for automated reticulocyte counts.
- Careful monitoring for interferences ensures accurate clinical data.
- Facilitates efficient and accurate reticulocyte enumeration in a clinical setting.