Specifications
10-3
10.2 Linearity Ranges
The VetScan HM5 is guaranteed to provide specified accuracies within its linearity range when prop-
erly calibrated and maintained. Beyond this range, results may still be displayed, but accuracy is no
longer guaranteed.
If the value is over the maximum range of guaranteed linearity, the instrument cannot measure it, and
the result will be marked with an
E
,
m
,
M
, or
N
flag.
To measure a sample whose parameters exceed the maximum linear value indicated in the table below,
predilution is recommended.
The following tables list the linearity ranges for primary parameters in normal measuring mode and
prediluted mode.
Table 10-1: Linearity Ranges in Normal Measuring Mode
Table 10-2: Linearity Ranges for Prediluted Mode
Parameter
Linearity Ranges
Maximum
Unit
WBC
0–100
150
10
9
cells/liter
EOS
0.2–3.0
10.0
10
9
cells/liter
RBC
0–15
20
10
12
cells/liter
PLT
0–700
1000
10
9
cells/liter
HGB
0–250
400
g/l
HCT
0–100
—
%
MCV
30–150
—
Fl
MPV
3–30
—
Fl
Parameter
Linearity Ranges
Maximum
Unit
WBC
2–200
300
10
9
cells/liter
EOS
0.2–3.0
10.0
10
9
cells/liter
RBC
1–30
40
10
12
cells/liter
PLT
100–2000
3000
10
9
cells/liter
Summary of Contents for VetScan HM5
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual ...
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Page 4: ...1 2 ...
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Page 26: ...2 10 Installing the VetScan HM5 ...
Page 38: ...3 12 Settings ...
Page 50: ...4 12 Running a Sample ...
Page 64: ...5 14 Quality Control and Calibration ...
Page 80: ...6 16 Maintenance Service ...
Page 88: ...8 4 Shutdown ...
Page 112: ...9 24 Troubleshooting ...
Page 126: ...A 10 Introduction to Veterinary Hematology ...
Page 136: ...B 10 Operating Principles ...
Page 154: ...D 16 Veterinary Case Studies ...
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