Paperless Hematology System

A new automation system for hematology employs new technology and is designed to be more efficient and avoid the need for paper.

The system was recently installed at The Cleveland Clinic (OH, USA), one of the largest medical centers in the United States. "Our medical technologists are no longer walking around with paper, they're walking around with slides,” said Dr. Frederick Van Lente, Ph.D., vice chairman of clinical pathology at The Cleveland Clinic. "We achieved 90% of our goals by installing a single automation line that handles both stat and routine testing, and by implementing a rules-based middleware system that provides a near-
paperless workflow. Our manual review rates have diminished significantly and we deliver completed results as a package to our Misys laboratory information system (LIS) with no further technologist interaction.”

The system employed is the HST hematology automation system Expert Line, which includes four analyzers, two slidemaker/stainers, and the Molis Wam middleware system, all from Sysmex Corp. (Kobe, Japan; www.sysmex). Molis Wam consolidates the review of instrument data, scattergrams, and graphs onto a single screen for ease-of-handling review. The interface between Molis Wam and the Misys laboratory automatically sends the auto-verified results and the reflex orders from Molis Wam to the laboratory information system (LIS).

Sysmex is a global leader in clinical laboratory systemization and solutions, including clinical diagnostics, automation, and information systems. The company focuses on extending the boundaries of diagnostic science while providing the management information tools that make a real difference in clinical and operational results for people worldwide.




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