RBC Count Flashcards
Number of Erythrocytes contained in 1 liter of blood
Erythrocyte Number Concentration
Erythrocyte Number Concentration is expressed as?
Number of Cells per Cubic Millimeter
RBC Count can be used to help diagnose? (2)
- Anemia
- Polycythemia
Manual Methods to Count RBC
- Microscopic
- Unopette System
- Tube Dilution
RBC Pipette can aspirate up to?
0.5 - 1.0
Dilution Factor of RBC Pipette
200
Why is EDTA used for RBC Counting?
Retains Cell Morphology
How many squares are counted in RBC Count?
5 Tertiary Squares
Characteristics of Good RBC Diluting Fluid (7)
- Isotonic Solution
- High SG
- Easy to Prep
- Cheap
- Good Preservative
- Buffer Action
- Not initiate growth of molds
RBC Diluting Fluids (7)
- Dacie’s
- Hayem’s
- Gower’s
- Toisson’s
- NSS
- Bethell’s
- 3.8% Sodium Citrate
Best RBC Diluting fluid and can be stored for long periods of time
Dacie’s / Formol Citrate
Best RBC Diluting fluid and can be stored for long periods of time
Dacie’s / Formol Citrate
This Diluting Fluid allows growth of yeast, Clumping of cells and has no corrosive effect
Hayem’s
This diluting fluid prevents rouleaux formation and precipitates protein
Gower’s
Diluting fluid that support growth of fungi with High SG and can also stain WBCs
Toisson’s