Published on: August 13, 2025
The Department of Pathology at Swami Rama Himalayan University’s Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences organized an insightful interactive technical session on the DxH 900 Hematology Analyzer on August 13, 2025. Held at the HCDRL lab on the third floor, the session brought together 58 participants, including 13 faculty members, 15 resident students, and 30 technologists from hematology and histopathology sections.
Under the guidance of Dr. Smita Chandra, Professor and Head of the Department, the session focused on the analyzer’s advanced operational features, analytical capabilities, and its clinical relevance in diagnostic hematology. The event aimed to enhance the technical proficiency of faculty, residents, and lab technologists, ensuring effective utilization of the instrument’s sophisticated functions.
The session began with a guest lecture by Meenakshi Verma and Ganesh Singh Bajeli, Senior Application Specialist at Beckman Coulter. They provided a detailed overview of the analyzer’s core technology, emphasizing innovations in impedance, flow cytometry, and algorithm-based analysis. Special attention was given to the Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) parameter, which is gaining recognition as an early biomarker for sepsis.
A comprehensive presentation on the Internal Quality Assurance Program (IQAP) followed, highlighting key strategies such as continuous calibration, control charting, and peer data comparison to enhance result reliability. Practical guidance was offered on handling analyzer flags, minimizing downtime, and maintaining quality assurance.
In the second segment, participants engaged in interpreting scattergrams and histograms, linking graphical outputs with clinical conditions such as leukemias, infections, and anemias. Case studies from the institution’s archives were used to bridge theory with real-life application, fostering better clinical correlation.
This highly interactive session successfully reinforced the importance of technical expertise and collaborative practice in laboratory diagnostics, further aligning with the university’s commitment to excellence in patient care and medical education.
