In the four large corner squares of a hemocytometer, 95, 102, 105, and 98 white cells were counted from a 1:20 dilution. Select the correct interpretation for the white blood count calculated from these values.
a. Normal for infant and elevated for an adult
b. Normal for any patient
c. Elevated for any patient
d. Normal for an infant and decreased for an adult
Question 2
Manual cell counting methods in automated hematology laboratories are used for all of the following except:
a. Routine testing
b. Very low counts
c. Malfunctioning automated instruments
d. Counting spinal fluids