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SGallaher96

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Explain the purpose of the following used in the standard hematologic cell-counting detection methods:
 
  a. VCS flow cell
  b. Photodetector
  c. Sheath fluid
  d. Direct current detection block
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

D-dimers are measured by which method on the Trinity Biotech AMAX Destiny Plus?
 
  a. Electromechanical
  b. Optical density
  c. Chromogenic
  d. Immunologic



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
VCS flow cell: to detect each WBC's volume, conductivity, and scatter for determination of the five part differential
Photodetector: to measure the absorbance of the unknown blood sample passing through it (used in spectrophotometric detection of Hgb)
Sheath fluid: to promote hydrodynamic focusing of cells passing through photodetector
Direct current detection block: to detect electrical resistance when cells pass through the aperture

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D




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