Osmotic scan ektacytometry in clinical diagnosis
Osmotic scan ektacytometry in clinical diagnosis
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DOI:
10.1097/00043426-199605000-00005
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发表时间:
1996-05-01
影响因子:
1.2
通讯作者:
Ravindranath, Y
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作者:
Johnson, RM;Ravindranath, Y
Purpose: The use of red blood cell deformability measurements in the diagnosis of hemolytic anemia is reviewed.Patients and Methods: Results from 500 individuals are discussed. Erythrocytes were characterized by the automated measurement of cell deformability as the tonicity of the medium is varied (osmotic scan ektacytometry).Results: The measurement yields a reliable identification of hemolytic anemias caused by deficiencies or abnormalities in erythrocyte structural proteins. In addition, it can, with good reliability, signal the presence of a glycolytic enzyme deficiency. The scan is complete in 15 min, and can therefore give a rapid indication of the type of hemolytic anemia. The osmotic scans of other hemolytic anemias are also discussed.Conclusion: The analysis of red blood cell deformability can offer a valuable addition to diagnostic methods in hemolytic anemia.