PREPARATION OF NUCLEATED RBC (NRBC) ANALOGS FOR USE AS REFERENCE HEMATOLOGY CONTROLS IN AUTOMATED HEMATOLOGY ANALYZERS

摘要

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.