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OHM's Law

Volatage = Current (I) x Resistance (R)

Current (I) = V/R


Resistance (R) = V/I

Derived from RBC Histogram

MCV & RDW

Derived from Platelet Histogram

MPV & PDW

Three-part Differential

1. Lymphocytes


2. Monocytes


3. Granulocytes

5-Part Differential

1. Basophils


2. Eos


3. Neutro


4. Lympho


5. Mono

The size & number of volatage pulse is _______________ to Cell Size

Directly Proportional

Automated Cell Counter: Dilution

RBC: 1:50,000


WBC: 1:500

Manual:


RBC: 1:100


WBC: 1:20

RBC Histogram


Shift to the Left =


Shift to the Right =

Inc Microcytes



Inc Macrocytes

Directly Measured values in Automated Cell Counter:

1. RBC


2. WBC


3. Hgb

Best time to measure


Platelet Volume

1-3 Hrs (Brown, Henry)


1-4 Hrs (Turgeon)


After obtaining Blood Sample

Computed Values in Automated Instruments

1. Hct


2. MCH


3. MCHC

Blood Cells create forward & side light scatters which are detected by photodetectors

Optical Light Scattering

The Forward Light Scatter measures

Cell Size

The Side Light Scatter measures

Cell Granularity

Blood cells are non-conductors of electricity, they create impedance or resistance of current when passed in solution that conduct electricity



2 Electrodes

Electrical Impedance

Coulter