Total cell count Flashcards
1
Q
Needed for the correction of WBC Count and CSF Protein results
A
RBC Count
2
Q
RBC is significant in
A
Traumatic tap
3
Q
May be counted undiluted
A
Clear
4
Q
To dilute possible increase of WBC
A
NSS
5
Q
If sample is turbid/milky what should be used
A
Calibrated, automatic pipettes
6
Q
Cells may be counted in
A
4 corner square
Center square
7
Q
Lyse RBC prior to WBC count [diluent]
A
3% Glacial Acetic Acid
Methylene blue
8
Q
RBC counts should be performed
A
ASAP
9
Q
what will happen with an hour of delay
A
RBC will disintegrate within 1hr
10
Q
what will happen in a 2hrs of delay
A
Decrease by 40% in WBC
11
Q
Increase cells in CSF
A
Pleocytosis
