New diagnostic technology accurately tests for anemia, sickle cell disease – News-Medical.Net

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University presented research today in which Hemex Health’s Gazelle platform diagnostic technology successfully tested 46 patients with 100% sensitivity and over 92.3% specificity for anemia and with 100% accuracy for hemoglobin variants.
The preliminary study included blood samples collected from Cleveland-area patients studied for anemia and sickle cell disease.
The combined, single test for anemia and sickle cell disease is thought to be a first and should…

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