The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is a portable, point-of-care device that provides a complete white blood cell differential in just 5 minutes. It uses a small sample of whole blood collected from a finger prick or BD Vacutainer® blood collection tube. The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is ideal for a variety of clinical settings, including emergency departments, intensive care units, and physician offices.
Here are some of the key features and benefits of the HemoCue WBC DIFF System:
- Fast and accurate results: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System provides a complete white blood cell differential in just 5 minutes. The results are highly accurate and reliable, and they can be used to guide clinical decision-making immediately.
- Easy to use: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is very easy to use. It is a single-step test that requires minimal training.
- Portable and compact: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is small and lightweight, making it easy to transport and use in a variety of settings.
- Low maintenance: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is very low maintenance. It does not require any calibration or quality control procedures.
The HemoCue WBC DIFF System is a valuable tool for any clinical setting that needs to perform white blood cell differentials quickly and accurately. It is especially useful for emergency departments, intensive care units, and physician offices, where timely results are critical.
Here are some specific examples of how the HemoCue WBC DIFF System can be used in different clinical settings:
- Emergency department: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System can be used to quickly identify patients with sepsis or other serious infections. This information can be used to guide initial treatment and to determine whether the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital.
- Intensive care unit: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System can be used to monitor the white blood cell counts of patients in the ICU. This information can be used to assess the patient’s response to treatment and to identify any complications.
- Physician office: The HemoCue WBC DIFF System can be used to quickly and easily diagnose patients with common infections, such as strep throat or pneumonia. This information can be used to start antibiotic treatment immediately and to prevent the spread of infection.
Overall, the HemoCue WBC DIFF System is a versatile and powerful tool that can be used in a variety of clinical settings to provide fast and accurate white blood cell differentials. It is a valuable tool for any healthcare provider who needs to make timely and informed decisions about patient care.
