HAEMATOLOGY ARTICLES
Is manual cell counting in CSF specimens a thing of the past?
Cerebrospinal fluid cell counts performed using haemocytometer chamber methods are prone to high interobserver variability and poor reproducibility. Utilising an automated system minimises errors and simplifies the testing process.
Learning from external quality assessment: a case of Hb Knossos
Education is an important aspect of the services provided by UK NEQAS schemes operating across laboratory medicine. Here, Bashori Rahman and Barbara De la Salle provide an example using a rare haemoglobin variant circulated as part of their molecular EQA scheme.
Digital morphology: What advances mean for modern laboratories
Advances in technology mean that moving from microscopes to digital alternatives can now be achieved without sacrificing image quality. But this isn’t about the technology. Professor Gina Zini reflects on the key benefits of digital developments, including better quality screening, saved time for morphologists, better clinical collaboration, improved training, and sharing expertise.
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