Hematology Analyzers

Hematology analyzers are used to run tests on blood samples. They are used in the medical field to do
white blood cell counts, complete blood counts, reticulocyte analysis, and coagulation tests. There are
hematology analyzers that are for human blood or animal blood, which is useful for veterinarians, zoos,
and research labs. Features vary from one hematology analyzer to another, such as closed vial testing and
open sampling testing. Certain hematology analyzers allow the user to choose the preferred testing type.
Other features to consider in a hematology analyzer are the sample size required, type and quantity of
testing modes, speed in which the results are available, automatic flagging of results that are out of normal
range, and the capacity of test results it can store.

What to consider when buying a hematology analyzer

Your choice of instrument will be driven primarily by the setting of use: patient bedside, consulting room,
clinical lab, or research lab. Note that instruments must have regulatory approval for clinical as opposed
to research use.

Other Considerations:

 Range of test
 Time per analysis
 Automation
 Reagent supply
 Sample size and microsampling
 Accuracy, precision, and linearity
 Maintenance, calibration, and QC
 Results analysis and storage
 Footprint.

Principles
Impedance method for RBC and PLT counting cyanide free reagent for hemoglobin test Flow Cytometry
(FCM) + Chemical dye method for WBC 5-part differential analysis and WBC counting.