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Quality control and the differential leukocyte count.

S A Bentley1

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27514.

Clinical and Laboratory Haematology
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Differential leukocyte count (DLC) is a time-consuming part of blood film analysis, making it a candidate for automation. While automated DLC is used for quality assurance, expert evaluation of all hematological data remains crucial for accurate diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Clinical Pathology

Background:

  • The differential leukocyte count (DLC) is a semi-quantitative method for analyzing leukocyte populations in peripheral blood films.
  • DLC evaluation is time-intensive and traditionally part of a broader blood film examination, not a standalone diagnostic procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the role and challenges of differential leukocyte count (DLC) in hematological diagnosis.
  • To highlight the implications of automating DLC and its use in quality assurance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the established practices and evolving role of DLC in hematology laboratories.
  • Discussion on the integration of automated DLC results with expert review of blood films and other hematological data.

Main Results:

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  • Automation of DLC has led to its separation from the overall blood film evaluation.
  • DLC is increasingly used as a quality assurance measure for automated systems, potentially diverting resources from primary diagnostic functions.

Conclusions:

  • Expert evaluation of comprehensive hematological data, including DLC, blood counts, indices, and patient history, is essential for accurate clinical diagnosis.
  • Despite automation, the expertise of trained professionals remains paramount in interpreting hematological findings and ensuring quality patient care.