A whole blood control for blood count analysers, and source material for an external quality assessment scheme.
An inexpensive and simple to prepare stable whole blood control material for blood count analysers has been evaluated. The material has been used for an external quality assessment scheme for 3 years, and during part of this period as a calibrant for two aperture impedance devices.
Reardon
D M
DM
Department of Clinical Haematology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, England, UK.
Mack
D
D
Warner
B
B
Hutchinson
D
D
D001322:Autoanalysis / Q000592:standards; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D012015:Reference Standards