title: Visual versus mechanised leucocyte differential counts: costing and evaluation of traditional and Hemalog D methods.
abstract: Visual differential counts were examined for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and staff acceptability within our laboratory. A comparison with the Hemalog D system was attempted. The advantages and disadvantages of each system are enumerated and discussed in the context of a large general hospital.
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000473:pathology