Sysmex America, Inc. has announced that its Sysmex XT-4000 Automated Hematology Analyzer has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The Sysmex XT-4000 provides 34 parameters, including advanced clinical parameters, IG (Immature Granulocyte) and RET-He (Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent) and a BodyFluid specific mode.  It utilizes Sysmex's patented fluorescent flow cytometry and advanced cell counting methods.  See: http://www.sysmex.com/us/816.htm