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biggirl4568

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For what reason is flow cytometry used in cell quantitation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the purpose of CD34 count?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Flow cytometry can be used in cell quantitation to employ many of the current methodologies of cell counting. These include impedance and hydrodynamic focusing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: To quantify stem cells. Stem cells possess the CD34 antigen on their membrane surface.



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