Evaluation of canine and feline leukocyte differential counts obtained with the scil vCell 5 compared to the Advia 2120 hematology analyzer and a manual method

• Published in: Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation Vol. 35; no. 6; pp. 679 - 697
• Main Authors: Zelmer, Kim-Lina Charlotte, Moritz, Andreas, Bauer, Natali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.11.2023
• Subjects: total error; laser flow cytometry; 5-part differential; agreement; method comparison; point-of-care

The vCell 5 (scil Animal Care), a point-of-care hematology analyzer (POCA), was recently introduced to veterinary laboratories. This laser- and impedance-based analyzer is capable of providing a CBC with 5-part WBC differential count (Diff) along with WBC cytograms and flags serving as interpretatio...