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10197256

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-5-27
pubmed:abstractText
The performance of the ABX Vega haematology analyser was compared with that of the Sysmex NE-8000, with specific attention to flagging performance and ergonomics. Eight hundred routine samples underwent precision and interinstrument variability studies and 168 samples corresponding to various blood disorders were studied meanwhile. Results from the two instruments gave excellent correlation (r > 0.900) for most parameters except MCHC (r = 0.114), basophil and monocyte percentages (r = 0.617 and 0.552, respectively). The reproducibility, repeatability, linearity, carry-over and stability of the Vega were satisfactory; 'flagging' occurred in 31% of routine samples with sensitivity 88.8%, specificity 41.3% and positive predictive value 85.7%. Various flags appeared in 91% (42/46) of cases where blast cells were microscopically identified. In the four remaining cases, CBC anomalies would themselves have justified microscopic examination of a smear. On 'CBC only' mode reagent consumption was significantly reduced. In the laboratory the analyser was best appreciated for its user-friendliness.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0141-9854
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
21
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
3-10
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Evaluation of the Vega haematology analyser in a university hospital setting.
pubmed:affiliation
Laboratoire d'Hématologie, Hôpital Rangueil, CHU Toulouse, France.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study