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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform tests
   • Conduct individual tests according to documented standard operating procedures, applying required quality control
   • Prepare blood films
   • Use appropriate manual haematological techniques
   • Identify normal and abnormal morphological characteristics of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
   • Classify and count cell populations
   • Calculate red cell indices and white blood cells absolute counts
   • Interpret automated analyser results and correlate with blood film morphology
   • Record results in accordance with workplace procedures using correct terminology
2. Process samples and associated request details
   • Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests
3. Record any discrepancies or sample quality issues and indicate what action is required
4. Log samples, applying required document tracking mechanisms
   • Conduct individual tests according to documented standard operating procedures, applying required quality control
5. Use appropriate manual haematological techniques
6. Identify normal and abnormal morphological characteristics of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
7. Classify and count cell populations
8. Calculate red cell indices and white blood cells absolute counts
9. Interpret automated analyser results and correlate with blood film morphology
10. Record results in accordance with workplace procedures using correct terminology
11. Maintain laboratory records
    • Record entries on report forms or into computer systems, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing required data
12. Ensure samples and associated paperwork maintain traceability throughout testing