Category: Haematology

Lymphocytosis: Causes & approach to evaluation in adults

Lymphocytosis refers to an increase of peripheral blood lymphocytes, which for adults is defined as an absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) > 4.0 x 109 /L. Lymphocytes generally constitute 8-33% of white blood cell count (WBC) in peripheral blood. The normal number and...

Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Adults

Iron is an intriguing nutrient with many paradoxical characteristics.  it is the most abundant element on our planet and yet it is hard for living organisms to access due to its very low solubility.  Its ability to switch easily between the ferric and ferrous state is...

ESR on the iSED

Alternate or modified Westergren methods to measure erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) have been adopted by laboratories worldwide. These methods offer reduction in analysis time and improved operator safety. The iSED Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate analyzer is an...