A clinical laboratory technician is asked to determine the concentration of red blood cells (RBCs) from a sample of turbid knee fluid using a hemacytometer. The technician dilutes the sample with normal saline and loads it onto the hemacytometer
A total of 400 red blood cells are counted over 5 squares. What additional information is required to calculate the concentration of RBCs?
A) The WBC count
B) The dilution factor
C) The number of platelets
D) The red-cell distribution width
B
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A) The injuries sustained by the elderly are less likely to result in hospitalization. B) Only more significant falls cause fractures. C) Less-significant falls may cause fractures. D) The elderly sustain injuries similar to other age groups in comparable falls.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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