Red Blood Cells and Platelets - WBCs, RBCs and PLTs are counted using the direct current detection method with hydrodynamic focusing technology to minimize coincidence or recirculation. Automatic discriminators separate the cell populations based on complex algorithms. The intensity of the electronic pulse from each analyzed cell is proportional to the cell volume.
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Analysis - Hemoglobin analysis is conducted using a non-cyanide method. The hemoglobin method shows excellent correlation with the reference method. Hematocrit (HCT) is directly determined based on the red cell count and volume detection of each individual RBC. Even with samples at extremely low or unusually high concentrations, the Sysmex cell counters analyze WBCs, RBCs and PLTs with uncompromised precision and accuracy.