Potential of cell tracking velocimetry as an economical and portable hematology analyzer.

ABSTRACT: Anemia and iron deficiency continue to be the most prevalent nutritional disorders in the world, affecting billions of people in both developed and developing countries. The initial diagnosis of anemia is typically based on several markers, including red blood cell (RBC) count, hematocrit and total hemoglobin. Using modern hematology analyzers, erythrocyte parameters such as mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), etc. are also being used. However, most of these commercially available analyzers pose several disadvantages: they are expensive instruments that require significant bench space and are heavy enough to limit their use to a specific lab and lead to a delay in results, making them less practical as a point-of-care instrument that can be used for swift clin

SUBMITTER: Gomez-Pastora J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8807587 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature