This question is directed on the performance of the Sysmex DI-60 digital morphology analyzer and its contributions on the improvement in the laboratory workflow. I am curious as to what capabilities of the analyzer could potentially reduce the long TAT and tedious process of performing manual methods which may possibly eliminate/lessen the need to perform manual methods.
Over the years, several hematology analyzers have been developed, but they have been limited in their ability to provide information about abnormal morphologies. This limitation has caused many laboratories to continue relying heavily on manual counts, which are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to reviewer subjectivity errors. However, the Sysmex DI-60 analyzer has been proven to significantly improve the speed and accuracy of sample processing by reducing long TAT and manual processes. Its outstanding ability to locate, identify, and characterize both normal and abnormal RBCs and WBCs sets it apart from the previous analyzers. The system and criteria that are set for this machine also enable it to review flagged and unidentified cells, which in turn can be checked and verified by medical technologists. With this in mind, the TAT can be reduced in a much shorter time because medical technologists will no longer have to dreadfully examine manual PBS samples, especially for those working at tertiary hospitals and heavily worked laboratories that run hundreds of samples every day. Combining the efficient and precise performance of DI-60 and the effective skills and mastery of medical technologists to verify results sets the Sysmex DI-60 as a game-changer in the field of hematology and a valuable asset to laboratories seeking to improve their efficiency and accuracy.
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