In service training workshop in laboratory hematology

In 2017, the Bureau of Medical Laboratory Services (BMLS), in a collaborative agreement between the Department of Hospital Services (DHS) and Fondation Mérieux (FMX), has established a national continuous training plan to strengthen capacity of laboratory professionals to conduct clinical laboratory testing. The plan is composed of 12 modules, including hematology. BMLS is collaborating with FMX and Diagnostic Microbiology Development Program (DMDP) to conduct a blended approach training for hematology; i.e., face-to- face and online learning. The goal is to implement international standards in verification and validation of hematology testing results.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Conduct proper techniques for performing blood collection and hematology testing
• Review and validate automated instrument results by performing manual blood smear examination
• Identify morphology of peripheral blood cells associated with blood syndromes and diseases

Training materials

Evaluation of cell morphology and introduction to platelet and white blod cell morphology

Criteria for blood smear review

The International Consensus Group for Hematology Review

Malignant or benign leukocytosis

Pre-and postanalytical errors in haematology

Proper QC of heamatology critical values

Program