RBC, WBC, Counting Chamber (RVSP) Flashcards
7 characteristics of a good RBC diluting fluid
- isotonic solution
- has a high specific gravity
- easy to prepare
- cheap
- good preservative
- has a buffer action
- must not initiate the growth of molds
The red count is
Number of red cells in 1 cu mm of blood
Dilution in RBC count
1:200
Number of drops discarded in the RBC pipet
First 5-6 drops
Angle for charging in RBC ct
30-35°
Presence of fluid on the moats of the counting chamber
Overcharging
Failure to cover the entire ruled area of the counting chamber
Undercharging
Number of mins to allow the RBCs to settle
5-10 mins
Objective used to initially focus the ruled area in RBC counting
LPO
Objective used for actual red cell counting
HPO
Cell difference bet. 2 squares in RBC counting
20 or less
Best RBC diluting fluid
Dacie’s fluid/Formol citrate
Composition of Dacie’s fluid
40% soln of formaldehyde
3% W/V trisodium citrate
RBC diluting fluid; allows the growth of yeasts and produces clumping of cells in patients suffering from liver cirrhosis
Hayem’s
Composition of Hayem’s fluid
Mercuric chloride
Sodium sulfate (crystalline/anhydrous)
Sodium chloride
Distilled water
RBC diluting fluid; prevents rouleaux formation, precipitates proteins in cases of hemoglobinuria and hyperglobulinemia
Gower’s
Composition of Gower’s fluid
Glacial acetic acid
Sodium sulfate (crystalline)
Distilled water
Sodium chloride
Sodium sulfate
Glycerine
Distilled water