001). There were no significant differences either in the frequency of bacteria isolation regarding different IUD types (P = 0.93), or in relation to duration of IUD use (P = 0.67).
Conclusions: Based on the data in our study IUD users have an increased chance of developing a cervical infection caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Therefore, before IUD insertion women should be screened and treated for asymptomatic
vaginal or cervical infections to prevent possible PI3K inhibitor serious IUD-associated infections.”
“We evaluated the UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, the newest-generation hematologic analyzer from Beckman Coulter, Inc, for its accuracy and clinical sensitivity. We compared the accuracy of the complete blood count (CBC), differential counts, nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) counts, and reticulocyte parameters from the DxH 800 system to that of the Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer, and to manual differentials.
The DxH 800 system provided accurate results for all analyzed parameters including the NRBC count, which correlated well with the manual NRBC count. With regard to flagged results, the DxH 800 was approximately 10% more efficient compared with the LH 750 LDN-193189 cell line analyzer. With our workload of more than 1500 samples per day, a 10% gain in overall efficiency will result in 30 fewer slides for review per day. The DxH 800 had a better negative predictive
value (ie, 94% vs. 89%) and a better positive predictive value (ie, 40% vs. 34%).
The DxH 800 system accurately counts CBCs, as well as differential and reticulocyte parameters. In this evaluation, we observed better clinical sensitivity in comparison SB203580 purchase with the LH 750 analyzer.”
“Background and Objective
The Reveos automated blood processing system has been developed to combine primary and secondary processing of whole-blood units, resulting in a plasma unit, a red-blood-cell concentrate and an interim platelet unit per input. The aim of this study was to determine
product specifications and in vitro quality of components produced by the Reveos system.
Materials and Methods
Whole blood was processed using the Reveos system and compared with historical Reference units produced using semi-automated methods. Reveos red cells were leucoreduced and stored in SAGM at 4 degrees C. Reveos plasma was frozen at -30 degrees C and factor activity was assessed after thawing. Reference red cell, plasma and buffy coats were produced by top and bottom processing. Leucoreduced Reveos and Reference platelet concentrates were prepared by pooling four interim platelet units or four buffy coats, respectively, with SSP+.
Results
Processing with the Reveos system was faster (76min) than semi-automated separation (92min). The red cell and platelet yields were higher in the units prepared by the Reveos system. The Reference and Reveos red cell and plasma units had very similar in vitro quality parameters.