Read LabGuide 22 and be able to:

1. Determine the specimen collection, handling, and storage requirements for manual hematology procedures.
2. Restate the steps necessary to perform a manual white blood cell count.
3. Restate the steps necessary to perform a manual platelet count.
4. Describe the steps required to perform a microhematocrit, and explain how to perform a maximum packing time.
5. Discuss the quality assurance requirements associated with performing erythrocyte sedimentation rates, peripheral blood smears, and reticulocyte counts.
6. Explain the quality control requirements associated with manual hematology test.