Beckman Coulter Ac·T 8 haematology analyser
POCT Test Name
Ac·T 8 haematology analyser
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Instruments Ac·T 8 |
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Location within CDHB
Fetal Maternal Unit, Christchurch Women's Hospital
Tests measured
Haemoglobin, haematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, red cell count, white cell count, platelets
Sample and volume requirements
12μL well mixed K3EDTA-anticoagulated whole blood.
Consumables
Ac·T Tainer reagent
Quality Controls
No QC samples available.
A tri-weekly correlation is analysed by the POCT Coordinator, against the Haematology Sysmex analyser as reference. Hemocue monitors are included weekly in the comparison. Results are available for inspection from the POCT Coordinator.
Reference Ranges
| Reference Range (male and/or female) | Patient limits | Units |
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| WBC | 4.0 - 11.0 |
x109 cells/L |
| RBC | 3.90 - 5.60 | x1012 cells/L |
| Hgb | 115 - 155 | g/L |
| Hct | 0.350 - 0.450 | L/L |
| MCV | 80.0 - 100.0 | fL |
| MCH | 27.0 - 32.0 | pg |
| MCHC | 300 - 360 | g/L |
| Plt | 150 - 450 | x109 cells/L |
Specimen Result Rejection
Specimen results must be rejected that are:
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taken from the drip arm
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contaminated
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improperly mixed
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exposed to excessive temperature before analysis
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analysed in pre-dilute mode or Ac·T Tron mode
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analysed when analyser has not correctly passed Startup.
Competencies
Available. Please refer to the POCT Coordinator
