Platelet Counting Facts - 1
Dilution
fluids used:
Cells lyzed by
diluting fluid :
Reason why
charged hemocytometer left 15 minutes before
counting begins:
1%
ammonium oxalate if phase-contrast microscope used
nRBC’s
Rees-Ecker
stain if light microscope used
1%
ammonium oxalate
Rees-Ecker
stain :
No
cells lyzed
Allow
time for plt’s to settle to bottom of slide