Multiple Choice
To determine the WBC count on a cloudy CSF specimen that contains both RBCs and WBCs,it is necessary to:
A) Dilute the specimen using glacial acetic acid
B) Dilute the specimen using saline
C) Determine the percentage of polynuclear and mononuclear cells in the counting chamber
D) Centrifuge the specimen before diluting with saline and gentian violet
Correct Answer:
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