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Name 2 types of stains for staining retics
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New methylene Blue, Brilliant Cresyl Blue
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What is the equation for a manual platelet count?
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Number of plts counted x 1000 (x10^9)
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When would a manual WBC or platelet count be done?
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Body fluid analysis (CSF, pleural fluid, etc), Errors or flags from automated instruments,
Interfering substances
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What is a supravital stain?
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Stains residual RNA in the cytoplasm of Retics
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Which optics are used for counting Retics, WBCs and RBCs manually?
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WBC: x10,
RBCs: x40,
Platelets: x40
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What are 4 common sources of error in manual counting methods?
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Incorrect dilution,
Faulty equipment,
Technique (over or under filling the chamber),
Nature of the sample (no clots, thoroughly mixed)
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What area on a hemocytometer is used for WBC counts?
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All 9 large squares
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What is the equation for a manual WBC count?
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Total WBC (mm3) = WBCs counted x 10 x 100/9
Or Add 10% to the total # WBCs counted and multiply by 100
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