Nixon G A, Mentrup P
Prim Care. 1986 Dec;13(4):727-41.
Evaluation of an automated hematology instrument begins with analysis of one's practice needs, followed by analysis of initial start-up costs, cost of maintenance, and staffing. In one situation, the decision to purchase an automated instrument may allow personnel working with low-efficiency pipetting and slide chamber counting time to assist in other functions of the clinic. In another practice, an automated counter may permit in-office complete blood counts to be added to the workload of current staff. These instruments are more than time-saving conveniences. They can facilitate clinical decision making and monitoring for complications of disease and therapy by making it easier for the physician to obtain reliable hematologic results. They can generate additional practice income and reduce patient cost by improving the quality and efficiency of medical care.
对自动血液学分析仪的评估首先要分析自身的实践需求，然后分析初始启动成本、维护成本和人员配备。在一种情况下，购买自动分析仪的决定可能会使从事低效移液和玻片计数工作的人员有时间协助诊所的其他工作。在另一种实践中，自动计数器可以将门诊全血细胞计数添加到现有工作人员的工作量中。这些仪器不仅仅是节省时间的便利工具。它们可以通过使医生更容易获得可靠的血液学结果，促进临床决策以及对疾病和治疗并发症的监测。它们可以通过提高医疗质量和效率来增加实践收入并降低患者成本。
