malaria detection by automated analyser....?

[mminhas44 10]

what is the general experience with malaria detection by hematology analyzers? any advantages over microscopy or ICT?

[Sarah Dickerson 10]

Which instrument detects malaria?

Sarah

[mminhas44 10]

some hematology analyzer claiming to detect hemozoin pigment that is engulfed by neutrophils and monocytes..... I am forgetting the name of the instrument

[mminhas44 10]

oh yes it is cell dyn 3200

[Joseph 37]

I just saw the Blood Hound at the AACC. It does digital images of all the WBC's, RBC's and Plts on a CBC. Per the manufacturer, it is capabel of detecting and counting RBC inclusions, including malaria, in RBC's. It looked impressive and is pending FDA approval. Check out their website.

[kackieanne 12]

I saw a Blood Hound prototype 5-10 years ago.  I wish the FDA would work faster.  I think the technology looks very very hopeful. 

[Alan Neal 16]

We use a combination of CBC results, Plt count, ICT and DxH NRBC information to prioritise the review of malaria (Giemsa) blood film reviews (Morphologists not available 24/7). 

The DxH 800 NRBC plot can demonstrate the presence of malaria parasites, with a number of  publications available.  We have had limited experience (Have very few cases a year), but have found this additional tool useful.