The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a veterinary laser hematology instrument for routine CBC by comparison with a standard analyzer. EDTA blood samples of 162 dogs, 41 cats, and 54 horses were analysed. Results showed an excellent correlation for RBC, HGB, Hct, and total WBC in all species examined, and good to fair correlation for MCV, RDW, neutrophils, and eosinophils only in dogs and horses. For lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, and all platelet parameters there wasn’t correlation in 3 species. We conclude that performances of this hematology analyzer for veterinary practice are good for the majority of RBC parameters and total WBC in dogs, cats, and horses. Microscopic assessment of blood smears is instead necessary for estimation of the others parameters.
Parametri emocromocitometrici nelle specie canina, felina ed equina: confronto tra due contaglobuli a tecnologia laser
DI TOMMASO, MORENA;SANTORI, Domenico;ASTE, Giovanni;BOARI, Andrea
2008-01-01
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a veterinary laser hematology instrument for routine CBC by comparison with a standard analyzer. EDTA blood samples of 162 dogs, 41 cats, and 54 horses were analysed. Results showed an excellent correlation for RBC, HGB, Hct, and total WBC in all species examined, and good to fair correlation for MCV, RDW, neutrophils, and eosinophils only in dogs and horses. For lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, and all platelet parameters there wasn’t correlation in 3 species. We conclude that performances of this hematology analyzer for veterinary practice are good for the majority of RBC parameters and total WBC in dogs, cats, and horses. Microscopic assessment of blood smears is instead necessary for estimation of the others parameters.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
