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What are the main advantages of using automated hematology instruments over using manual methods? |
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What are the main purposes of automated hematology instruments? |
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What are some of the parameters that automated hematology instruments perform? |
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List several factors that should be considered when selecting an automated hematology instrument for a particular POL. |
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Briefly state how an electrical impedance cell counter works. |
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How does the electrical impedance cell counter differentiate cells on the basis of size? |
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Why is it necessary to dilute blood samples when performing tests with some automated hematology instruments? |
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Explain why two different dilutions are necessary when using electrical impedance cell counters. When is each dilution used? |
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Why must a lysing agent be added to the blood sample for WBC counts and hemoglobin determinations when using an electrical impedance cell counter? |
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What method is used to determine hemoglobin concentration with an automated cell counter? How does it work? |
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How are different types of blood cells distinguished with a QBC instrument? |
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Describe how hemoglobin concentration is estimated with a QBC instrument. |
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What is the role of quality control in the use of automated hematology instruments? What are some ways in which quality control is achieved? |
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List the hematology parameters that can be estimated with a QBC instrument. |
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