Lab
Notes - 2
What happens to the platelet count in these conditions:
Radiation therapy =
Aplastic anemia =
Decreased
Decreased
Increased
Polycythemia vera =
Decreased
Pernicious anemia =
Decreased
Radiation therapy =
Increased
Post-splenectomy =
If 1% ammonium oxalate is
used as diluting fluid, what type of microscope must be used:
Phase contrast
Why is it necessary to let
platelets sit in the charged hemocytometer for 5 minutes prior to counting:
So all platelets have
settled to the bottom of chamber