Tim R. Randolph SLU

Tim R. Randolph, Ph.D., M.L.S. (ASCP)

Professor
Clinical Health Sciences

Ph.D. in Hematology, Warnborough University
Master of Science in Medical Technology, Hematology and Immunology, Medical College of Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, Sangamon State University
Associate of Science, Olney Central College

Diagnostic lab testing methods for underdeveloped countries that are simple, inexpensive, fast, and require limited resources.
Total hemoglobin assay that does not require batteries or electricity (Falling Drop Method)
Screening and diagnostic test for sickle cell anemia (Sickle Confirm)
Method to confirm Sickle Confirm results (Zygotest)
Test to measure HbF to detect sickle cell responders to hydroxyurea (HbF Assay)
Test to detect HbC and determine zygosity (HbC Assay)
Relationship between sickle cell trait and adverse events under extreme physical stress

Prevalence rates of various conditions in Haiti (I.E. anemia, sickle cell, infections, etc.)
Methods to measure anti-sickling properties of compounds
Identifying biomarkers to risk stratify people with sickle cell trait
Developing clinically useful algorithms for CBC assessment

Relationship between MCHC and spherocytes
Relationship between MCV and reticulocytes
Quantifying interfering substances in hemoglobin measurements and the impact on MCH and MCHC calculations