CLSC411

RBC Counting Facts - 1

Dilution fluids used:

Cells lyzed by diluting fluid :

Any WBC will be counted as:

0.85% NaCl

No cells lyzed

Red Blood Cells

A corrected RBC count must be done when:

WBC count is >100.0 x 109/L

A corrected RBC count is calculated using:

RBCcorrected = (RBCuncorrected ) - ( WBC)

Different dilutions may be needed if:

Elevated RBC count = bigger dilution

Decreased RBC count = smaller dilution