Validation of Platelet Counting Accuracy With the Celltac F Automated Hematology Analyzer
Author Information
Author(s): Yutaka Nagai, Hiroshi Kondo, Noriyuki Tatsumi
Primary Institution: Nihon Kohden Corporation
Hypothesis
The Celltac F hematology analyzer provides accurate platelet counts compared to the ICSH/ISLH reference method.
Conclusion
The Celltac F hematology analyzer is efficient and provides accurate platelet counts, making it suitable for clinical laboratory use.
Supporting Evidence
- The correlation coefficient for the Celltac F versus the ICSH/ISLH reference method was 0.99.
- The correlation coefficient for the Celltac F versus the manual visual method was 0.93.
- Platelet counts by the ICSH/ISLH reference method showed acceptable stability for 6 hours.
Takeaway
The Celltac F machine counts platelets accurately, which helps doctors know how many platelets are in your blood.
Methodology
Platelet counts were compared between the Celltac F analyzer and the ICSH/ISLH reference method using blood samples from healthy volunteers.
Limitations
The study may not be applicable for routine tests due to the cost and time-consuming sample preparation process.
Participant Demographics
Healthy adult volunteers were used for blood samples.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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