Assessment of a rapid liquid-based cytology method for measuring sputum cell counts
Abstract:
Differential sputum cell counting is not widely available despite proven clinical utility in the management of asthma. We compared eosinophil counts obtained using liquid-based cytology (LBC), a routine histopathological processing method, and the current standard method. Eosinophil counts obtained using LBC were a strong predictor of sputum eosinophilia (≥3%) determined by the standard method suggesting LBC could be used in the management of asthma.
Año de publicación:
2016
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Other
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Acceso abierto
Áreas de conocimiento:
- Laboratorio médico
Áreas temáticas de Dewey:
- Enfermedades
- Farmacología y terapéutica
Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible:
- ODS 3: Salud y bienestar
- ODS 10: Reducción de las desigualdades
- ODS 9: Industria, innovación e infraestructura