Unit Objectives - 1

Reading assignment:

Pages 153 - 170

Unit objectives:

1. Perform manual cell counts for leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelets, and eosinophils. 

2. Perform manual hemoglobin determinations, including construction of standard curves.

3. Determine a microhematocrit.

4. Identify sources of error in routine manual procedures.

5. Calculate red cell indices.