Read LabGuide 21 and be able to:

1. Determine the specimen collection requirements for hematology instruments.
2. State the instrument maintenance and calibration/recalibration requirements.
3. Discuss the documentation associated with maintenance and calibration/recalibration of hematology instruments.
4. Explain the laboratory’s procedure for handling automated differentials.
5. Determine the frequency required for analyzing quality control specimens on hematology instruments, and explain the rotation schedule associated with using three levels of controls.
6. Describe the documentation associated with an automated hematology laboratory.