An automated hematology analyzer is used to evaluate a blood specimen.Which of the following,coming off the instrument,would require performance of a manual white cell differential as opposed to blood film review?
A)flagged data
B)suppression of automated differential data
C)abnormal red cell indices
D)a slightly elevated platelet count

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When internal instrument checks fail or cast doubt on the data,the automated differential data are suppressed.This means that a manual differential should be performed.Flagged data may be released after appropriate blood film review,as dictated by the specific laboratory policy.

An Automated Hematology Analyzer Is Used to Evaluate a Blood