From Body Fluids to Bone Marrow: New Evidence for Digital Morphology
Two recently presented scientific posters provide further proof of concept for CellaVision solutions. Both were showcased at the ISLH conference in Edinburgh, UK in April 2026 and demonstrated strong agreement between digital morphology and manual microscopy in both body fluid and bone marrow aspirate analysis.
Although focused on different sample types, the studies share a common message: Digital cell morphology can help laboratories automate, standardize, and streamline cell classification while producing results comparable to traditional microscopy.
Body Fluid poster
The first poster authored by Paula San-José and co-workers from Hospital de la Santa Creu in Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain, Body Fluid Cell Differentiation: A Comparison Between CellaVision DI-60 and Manual Microscopy in Pleural and Ascitic Fluids, evaluated the performance of the CellaVision Body Fluid Application together with the DI-60 analyzer for body fluid differentials.
The study demonstrated good agreement between CellaVision and experienced laboratory professionals across all evaluated cell categories, with particularly strong concordance for neutrophils and mesothelial cells.
The authors concluded that CellaVision Body Fluid Application, combined with expert review, may serve as a valuable alternative to manual microscopy for routine body fluid analysis, particularly in uncomplicated samples.
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Bone Marrow poster
The second poster authored by Jose Ramon Furundarena and co-workers from Donostia University Hospital in San Sebastián, Spain, Evaluation of the New CellaVision Bone Marrow Aspirate Application for Morphological Examination and Classification of Bone Marrow Cells, evaluated the performance of the new CellaVision® Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Application available on the CellaVision DC-1 analyzer.
Across 158 bone marrow samples, the study showed excellent comparability and agreement between the CellaVision BMA Application and conventional optical microscopy.
The authors concluded that the solution provides a reliable tool to automate and simplify bone marrow morphology workflows, while emphasizing the continued importance of expert morphologist review.
Together, these studies reinforce the value of CellaVision technology, extending digital morphology beyond peripheral blood and supporting efficient and standardized cell classification across multiple clinical applications.