Statistical comparison of the results of the blood cells count obtained with a Micros 60 ABX analyzer using the genuine reagents and generics reagents kits

Using the haematology automated analyser Micros 60 (Horiba ABX, Montpellier, France), the results of the blood cells count obtained with the generic reagents kit made by SFRI Company (Saint-Jean d'Illac, France, www.sfri.com) have been compared with the results obtained with the genuine reagents supplied by Horiba ABX Company. MATERIALS AND METHOD: 50 whole blood samples (EDTA tubes) collected during the blood donation procedures were used after their biological tests in the blood bank, for the statistical study. Linearity, correlation coefficients, coefficient of variation (CV), means and DS were calculated and compared. RESULTS: overall correlations calculated between the both reagents kits were excellent. No statistical differences were found comparing the means, linearity and CV. These results were suggesting that uses of these generic reagents kits sensibly were able to improve the ratio Price Quality of the blood cell counts in routine.