Quality team approach in evaluating three automated hematology analyzers with five-part differential capability.
Three modern hematology analyzers (Abbott Cell-Dyn 3000, Coulter STKS, and Sysmex NE-8000) with high throughput and 5-part differential capability were evaluated using a protocol designed by a quality team. Effective use of the team process to evaluate instrumentation empowers laboratory personnel to share in decision-making activities, improves job satisfaction, and produces the best purchasing decision. Instruments were compared using a combination of statistical analysis and written evaluations provided by team members. Tools and concepts from this study provide a comprehensive model for an effective multi-instrument evaluation.
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Division of Laboratory Medicine, Madison 53792-2472.
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D001331:Automation; D004526:Efficiency; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity