Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
PREPARATION OF NUCLEATED RBC (NRBC) ANALOGS FOR USE AS REFERENCE HEMATOLOGY CONTROLS IN AUTOMATED HEMATOLOGY ANALYZERS

Abstract:

The subject invention pertains to compositions of novel analogs of red blood cells that are distinguishable from white blood cells in a hematological instrument and processes for manufacturing such analogs. The processes for creating the compositions comprise washing, shrinking, and fixing cells at temperatures at or below room temperature.