Ch 8 Lab Proc Book Flashcards
The instrument that counts particles on the basis of their size is the …
Impedance Counter
The instrument that counts particles on the basis of their relative size and density is the …
Laser Flow Cytometer
The instrument that provides an estimate of cell counts on the basis of differential centrifugation is the
Quantitative Buffy Coat Analyzer
Running the electrolyte solution through the impedance counter to identify the presence of small particles so that the analyzer does not count is referred to as the …
Background Count
Samples from __________ may not be adequately evaluated with impedance analyzers as a result of the size similarities between red blood cells and platelets
Cats
The volume of each of the nine squares of the hemocytometer with the Neubauer ruling is …
0.1 µL (microliters)
An increase in the numbers of circulating erythrocytes is termed …
Polycythemia
Which of the following is a possible cause of relative polycythemia? Tumors - Lung Disease - Splenic Contraction - Excess EPO in the blood
Splenic Contraction
