Cell Counting Instrument Artifacts
Jul.22, 2009 in
Basic Hematologic Tests and Classification of Anemia
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Many laboratories perform Hb, RBC, and WBC determinations on electronic particle counting instruments. In certain cases, artifacts may falsely alter results. 1. When WBC counts are substantially greater than 50,000/cu mm, the Hb, Hct, RBC, MCV, and MCH values may be falsely increased unless corrective measures are taken (the word “increase” as used here means […]