Performance evaluation of Samsung LABGEO(HC10) Hematology Analyzer.

Context.—The Samsung LABGEOHC10 Hematology Analyzer (LABGEOHC10) is a recently developed automated hematology analyzer that uses impedance technologies. The analyzer provides 18 parameters including 3-part differential at a maximum rate of 80 samples per hour. Objective.—To evaluate the performance of the LABGEOHC10. Design.—We evaluated precision, linearity, carryover, and relationship for complete blood cell count parameters between the LABGEOHC10 and the LH780 (Beckman Coulter Inc) in a university hospital in Korea according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. Sample stability and differences due to the anticoagulant used (K2EDTA versus K3EDTA) were also evaluated. Results.—The LABGEOHC10 showed linearity over a wide range and minimal carryover ( 0.92) except for mean corpuscular hemoglobin c...