ABX Pentra 80 RAB108EA, User Manual

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Pentra 80
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Pentra 80 - User Manual - RAB108EA
An excessive presence of particles on
the right side of the threshold area
(after 25 fL) will generate the MIC
(Microcytes) flag (shown in the plate-
let alarm area). In this case the
mobile threshold looks for a valley
between 18fL and 25fL (standard
area).
If the mobile threshold can not posi-
tion itself in the standard area
(between 18fL to 25fL), a PLT reject
(*) and a MIC flag will be generated.
The PLT results are not reliable. Verify
the result using a Platelet Rich Plasma
(PRP) or a manual platelet count.
Fig. 4–35 PLT Flags
If the mobile threshold cannot be po-
sitioned (no valley between the PLT
and RBC histograms) the
SCH ( Sch izo-
cytes) flag will be generated.
Suspected abnormalities:
• Presence of schizocytes
• Presence of PLT aggregates,
Verify this abnormality by viewing the
peripheral blood smear to confirm
your results
.
The SCL ( S mall C ell) flag will indicate
the presence of small cells in the 2fL
and 3fL zone. A second analysis
should be carried out and the results
verified.