How is Leukocyte Count Done ? | WBC | Blood Cells | Biology
Whole blood is diluted with a 3% acetic acid solution, which hemolyzes mature erythrocytes and facilitates leukocyte counting. The standard dilution for leukocyte counts is 1:20. This dilution is prepared using the leukocyte Unopette system. The dilution is mixed well and incubated to permit lysis of the erythrocytes. Following the incubation period, the dilution is mounted on a hemocytometer. The [...]