What is the greatest limitation of automated cell counters?
a. Poor precision
b. Speed
c. Unavailability of quality control materials
d. Inherent specimen problems leading to occasional spurious results
ANS: D
Limitations and interferences may be related to either the methodology or inherent problems in the blood sample. In its literature the manufacturer defines instrument limitations. Some of the method limitations are, in fact, the result of inherent specimen problems.
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