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. 1980 Nov;33(11):1114–1117. doi: 10.1136/jcp.33.11.1114

Visual versus mechanised leucocyte differential counts: costing and evaluation of traditional and Hemalog D methods.

M J Hudson, A E Green
PMCID: PMC1146348  PMID: 7440760

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.

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