Study of BECKMAN COULTER LH 750 CPD parameters in subclinical Vitamin B12 deficiency

Abstract

Introduction: Vit B12 deficiency causes macrocytic anemia and the early features of vitamin B12 deficiency in a peripheral blood smear is the presence of macrocytic RBCs and hyper segmented neutrophils and a raised MCV >99 fl. Subclinical deficiency is more prevalent in the population and timely diagnosis of vit B12 deficiency in such patients is of paramount importance so that timely treatment is initiated before overt clinical symptoms become evident and irreversible. The present study was undertaken to evaluate whether the Beckman coulter VCS parameters MoV –DW (monocyte anisocytosis) and NeV-DW (neutrophil anisocytosis) can predict Vitamin B12 deficiency in subclinical cases. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 patients both male and female were included in the study. They were divided in to cut off. Conclusion: No single ideal marker exists for vitB12 deficiency especially in subclinical conditions. However we can say that monocyte & neutrophil anisocytosis (MoV-DW and NeV-DW) are associated with vit B12 deficiency and can be used to predict vit B12 deficiency in subclinical cases. Making use of research VCS parameters from Beckman Coulter LH750 along with complete blood count at a reasonable cost, subclinical vitB12 deficiency can be determined. Keywords: LH 750, VCS, CPD, NeV-DW, MoV-DW, LyV-DW