Bluegrass Community Hospital Laboratory 360 Amsden Avenue Versailles, Kentucky 40383 Procedure Description: Peripheral Smear Review Prepared by: Approved by: _______________________________ ______ Norma J. Whitworth, BSMT(ASCP) Date Laboratory Manager ________________________________ Richard Lozano, M.D. Medical Director Effective Date: _______ Date Revised: Annual Review: Principle: The Cell-Dyn 3200 uses two independent measurement channels to measure, count, and calculate hematological parameters. The Optical channel uses flow cytometry to determine the WBC, NOC, and RBC/PLT data. The Hemoglobin channel uses colorimetric determination for hemoglobin. During each instrument cycle, the sample is aspirated, diluted, and mixed before each parameter is measured. The Cell-Dyn 3200 monitors instrument conditions and data criteria that may affect results and displays appropriate operational messages and flags for operator review. Certain messages and flags prompt the lab technologist to perform a ‘SCAN” or “Manual Differential (Man Diff)” of a peripheral blood smear. Findings after a “SCAN” may designate a manual differential to be performed. The following protocol designates “SCAN” and “Man Diff” criteria. Precautions: Blood and body fluids should always be tested using Universal Precautions. Gloves, spill-proof gown, and protective eyewear may be needed. Reagents used for CBC and individual parameters are not for invitro testing. Refer to each reagents MSDS sheet for specific information regarding handling and hazards. Storage and Stability: Hematology specimens and peripheral smears are kept for 7 days before discarding. Whole Blood EDTA specimens are stored at 2 – 8 C. Cell-Dyn 3200 reagents are stored at room temperature. Specimen Collection and Handling: A 3 CC EDTA whole blood specimen is required. Refer to the Blood Smear Preparation procedure in the Hematology SOP for details are preparing a peripheral blood smear for scan or differential review. Materials Needed: Cell-Dyn 3200 EDTA vacutainer tube Frosted slide Diff-safe segment or heparinized capillary tube Wright Stain Microscope Oil Immersion Quality Control: Peripheral smear review policy is reviewed annually and approved by MedExec. Technologists are evaluated annually and quarterly on proficiency specimens. Procedure: 1. Sample a 3 cc EDTA whole blood specimen with the Cell-Dyn 3200. 2. Review histogram for any interpretative messages and/or flags. Refer to the Cell-Dyn 3200 Operator’s Manual for detail discussion of histograms. 3. Refer to the chart below to evaluate results for the need for a peripheral smear scan or differential. TEST CBC with Differential CBC without Differential FLAG/MESSAGE NWBC NRBC WBC FWBC VAR LYMPH or VAR LYM DFLT IG (immature granulocytes) TEST FLAG/MESSAGE ACTION Scan: review for platelet clumps, giant platelets, or NRBC’s. If no other flags or criteria for manual diff present, report automated WBC and diff. Scan: review smear for NRBC’s. Confirm WBC by Unopette method. Repeat CBC test in FWBC mode. The NOC result will be reported for the WBC. Scan: review smear to confirm lymph count, perform a manual diff if variant/atypical lymphs are noted. Perform a manual differential. Perform a manual differential. ACTION CBC with Differential CBC without Differential BLAST BAND RBC MORPH Flag is triggered if following limits exceeded: MCV < 80 or > 100 fL MCH < 25 or > 34 pg MCHC < 29 or > 37 g/dL RDW > 18.5 % Perform a manual differential. Scan: review smear for bands, perform a manual diff if indicated. Perform a RBC morphology only. Indicate platelet the morphology and platelet are estimate also. CBC with Differential CBC without Differential H&H RRBC Repeat CBC test in RRBC mode. If flag persist, scan smear for NRBC’s. CBC with Differential CBC without Differential Platelet Count LRI Cause: debris, contaminated reagent, microbubbles, dirty diluent/sheath filter Repeat Platelet count. If flag persists, review smear and perform a Platelet estimate and morphology. Verify platelet background if problem noted on subsequent specimens. URI Repeat Platelet count and Cause: Microcytic RBC’s, review smear if flag persists. schistocytes, giant platelets, Perform a Platelet estimate sickle cells, platelet clumps and morphology. LURI Repeat Platelet count. If flag persists, review smear and perform a Platelet estimate and morphology. CBC with Differential Manual WBC Manual Diff required. < 2.0 or >20.0 K/uL Manual Diff 15.0 – 19.9 K/uL Scan: review smear for immature granulocytes or other diagnostic parameters, perform a manual diff. Lymphocytes > 60.0 % Manual Diff Monocytes > 15 % Manual Diff Neutrophil Absolute Count > 10.0 Manual Diff Lymphocyte Absolute Count TEST > 8.0 FLAG/MESSAGE Manual Diff ACTION Hemoglobin (HGB) < 8.0 or > 18.0 g/dL RBC Morphology Hematocrit (HCT) < 24.0 or > 54.0 % RBC Morphology MCV < 80.0 or > 100.0 fL RBC Morphology Platelet Count < 100 or > 800 K/uL Platelet Morphology Estimate RDW > 18.5 % RBC Morphology and Results and Interpretation: A manual differential, scan, RBC morphology, or Platelet morphology will be performed when any of the above stated criteria are met or the lab technician or physician suspects a clinical state. Any result rechecked should be designated by an “*” with the comment “Results repeated and verified.” References: 1. Abbott Diagnostics: Cell-Dyn System 3200 Operator’s Manual, Abbott Park, IL, 60064, 2001-2002.